Clutch Hydraulic System: Service and Repair
Air Bleeding ProcedureCAUTION: Do not spill clutch fluid onto painted surfaces. If it spills, wipe up immediately and wash the affected area with water.
NOTE:
^ Do not use a vacuum assist or any other type of power bleeder on this system. Use of a vacuum assist or power bleeder will not purge all the air from the system.
^ Carefully monitor fluid level in reservoir tank during bleeding operation.
1. Fill master cylinder reservoir tank with new clutch fluid.
2. Connect a transparent vinyl tube and container to the bleeding connector (1) on the CSC.
3. Depress and release the clutch pedal slowly and fully 15 times at an interval of two to three seconds and release the clutch pedal.
4. Bleed the air from the clutch system according to the following:
1. Push in the lock pin (1) of the bleeding connector (2), and hold it in.
CAUTION: Hold the lock pin in to prevent the bleeding connector from separating when fluid pressure is applied.
2. Slide the clutch tube (1) away from the bleeding connector to the specified distance (A) to allow air to bleed from the clutch system.
Dimension (A): 5 mm (0.20 in)
3. Depress the clutch pedal and hold it down.
CAUTION: Hold the clutch pedal down to prevent air from getting back into the clutch system.
4. Return the clutch tube (1) and lock pin (2) to their original positions.
5. Release the clutch pedal and wait for 5 seconds.
6. Repeat steps 3 to 6 until no bubbles are observed in the clutch fluid.