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Clutch Fluid Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
  • Be careful not to spill clutch fluid on a painted surface. If this should happen, wash it off immediately.
NOTE:
  • Do not mix different brands of clutch fluid.
  • Do not reuse the clutch fluid that was drained out.
  1. Remove the under cover.
  2. Draw the fluid from the reservoir with a suction pump.
  3. Remove the bleeder cap from the clutch release cylinder and attach a vinyl hose to the bleeder plug.
  4. Place the other end of the vinyl hose into a container.
  5. Slowly pump the clutch pedal several times.
  6. With the clutch pedal depressed, loosen the bleeder screw using the SST  to let fluid escape.
    Fig 1: Bleeding Clutch System
    G01932385Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Tighten the bleeder screw using the SST  to stop the fluid.
  8. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until only clean fluid is seen.
  9. Tighten the bleeder plug.
    1. Tightening torque 5.9-8.8 N.m {61-89 kgf.cm, 53-77 in.lbf} 
  10. Add fluid to the MAX mark.
  11. Install the under cover.
  12. Verify the correct clutch operation.
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