Clutch Fluid: Bleeding
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan 350Z. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Monitor fluid level in the reservoir tank to make sure it does not empty.
- Do not spill clutch fluid onto painted surfaces. If it spills, wipe up immediately and wash the affected area with water.
- Fill the master cylinder reservoir tank with new clutch fluid.
- Connect a transparent vinyl hose to the air bleeder.
- Depress the clutch pedal quickly and fully a few times and hold it.
- With clutch pedal depressed, open air bleeder.
- Close air bleeder.
- Release clutch pedal and wait for 5 seconds.
- Repeat steps 3 to 6 until no bubbles can be observed in the brake fluid.
- Tighten air bleeder to the specified torque. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".