CLUTCH SYSTEM(for 2AD-FTV) BLEEDING

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:

Wash off clutch fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.

Tip:

If any work is performed on the clutch system or if air in the clutch lines is suspected, bleed air from the clutch hydraulic system.

PROCEDURE

  1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER BRACKET LH

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  2. FILL BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR

    1. Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.

    2. Add brake fluid until the fluid level is between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir.

      Brake fluid

      SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

      Note:

      Do not remove the filter from the brake master cylinder reservoir and be sure to fill with new brake fluid to avoid any potential contamination of the brake system. Contamination, for example by dirt particles or mineral oil, could lead to functional brake problems.

  3. BLEED CLUTCH LINE

    C199140C01

    *1

    Bleeder Plug Cap

    *2

    Bleeder Plug

    1. Remove the bleeder plug cap.

    2. Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.

    3. Depress the clutch pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug while the pedal is depressed.

    4. When fluid no longer comes out, tighten the bleeder plug, and then release the clutch pedal.

    5. Repeat the previous 2 steps until all the air in the fluid is completely bled.

    6. Tighten the bleeder plug.

      8.4 N*m

      86 kgf*cm

      74 in.*lbf

    7. Install the bleeder plug cap.

    8. Check that all the air has been bled from the clutch line.

  4. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR

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  5. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER BRACKET LH

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