CLUTCH SYSTEM(for EC6A) BLEEDING

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

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

Tech Tips

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.
In case of clutch fluid replacement, make sure that the old fluid is replaced in the clutch line between the reservoir and the bleeder before bleeding.

PROCEDURE

FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID

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BLEED CLUTCH LINE
1. *a Bleeder plug cap
  
  *b Bleeder plug
  
  Remove the bleeder plug cap.
2. Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.
3. Depress the clutch pedal 5 times, and then loosen the bleeder plug while the pedal is depressed.*1
4. When fluid no longer comes out, tighten the bleeder plug, and then release the clutch pedal.*2
5. Repeat steps *1 and *2 until all the air in the brake fluid is completely bled out.
  
  Note
  
  Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while replacing the brake fluid.
6. Check that all the air has been bled from the clutch line.
7. Tighten the bleeder plug.
  
  Torque:
  
  8.4 N*m { 86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf }
8. Depress the clutch pedal 10 times or more and confirm its operation.
  
  Note
  
  This must be performed before the engine is started.
9. Install the bleeder plug cap.
INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK
INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR

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