Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding: Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Bleed air from the oil line with help of a co-worker.

Remove the air intake chamber. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber. >
Fit one end of a vinyl tube into the air bleeder of the operating cylinder, and put the other end into a brake fluid container.

Fig 1: Locating Operating Cylinder
Slowly depress the clutch pedal and keep it depressed. Then open the air bleeder to discharge air together with the fluid.
Release the air bleeder for 1 or 2 seconds. Next, with the bleeder closed, slowly release the clutch pedal.

CAUTION: Cover the bleeder with cloth to prevent brake fluid from being splashed on surrounding parts when loosening the bleeder.

Fig 2: Releasing Air Bleeder
Repeat procedure 3), until there are no more air bubbles in the vinyl tube.
Tighten the air bleeder.
Tightening torque:

T: 8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Identifying Air Bleeder
After stepping on the clutch pedal, make sure that there are no leaks evident in the entire clutch system.
After bleeding the air from clutch system, ensure that the clutch operates properly.