CLUTCH FLUID AIR BLEEDING/REPLACEMENT [F35M-R]

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Caution

• Fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on painted surfaces. If it is spilled, wipe it off immediately.

• Keep the fluid level in the reserve tank at 3/4 full or more during the air bleeding.

Note

• Do not mix different brands of clutch fluid.

• Do not reuse the clutch fluid that was drained out.

Clutch fluid

European (L.H.D. U.K.) specs.: SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4

Australian, General (L.H.D.) specs.: SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

1. Draw the fluid from the reservoir tank with a suction pump.

2. Remove the bleeder cap from the bleeder plug and attach a vinyl hose to the bleeder plug.

3. Place the other end of the vinyl hose into a container.

4. Slowly pump the clutch pedal several times.

5. With the clutch pedal depressed, loosen the bleeder screw to let fluid escape.

6. Tighten the bleeder screw to stop the fluid.

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7. Repeat Steps 4, 5 and 6 until only clean fluid without air is seen.

8. Tighten the bleeder screw.

Tightening torque

5.9—8.8 N·m {61—89 kgf·cm, 53—77 in·lbf}

9. Add fluid to the MAX mark.

10. Verify the correct clutch operation.