Clutch Fluid: Replacement

CAUTION:

Be careful not to spill the brake fluid. Brake fluid spilled on the vehicle body will harm the paint surface; wash it off with water and wipe clean quickly if spilled.
Use new FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 or DOT4.
Cover the air bleeder with cloth to prevent brake fluid from being splashed on surrounding parts when loosening the bleeder.
Avoid mixing brake fluid of different brands to prevent fluid performance from degrading.
Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to enter the reservoir tank.

NOTE:

During the bleeding operation, keep the reservoir tank filled with brake fluid to prevent entry of air.
Clutch pedal must be operated very slowly.
Bleed air from the oil line with help of a co-worker.
The required amount of brake fluid for Impreza model is approximately 190 mL (6.4 US fl oz, 6.7 Imp fl oz) for total clutch system.
The required amount of brake fluid for Crosstrek model is approximately 170 mL (5.7 US fl oz, 6 Imp fl oz) for total clutch system.

Remove the clip from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamp.

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Remove the air intake boot, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
CAUTION: Be careful not to pull out the PCV hose.

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Drain the brake fluid from the air bleeder of the operating cylinder.
Add the reservoir tank with recommended brake fluid.
Recommended brake fluid:

New FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 or DOT4
Bleed air from brake fluid. Ref. to CLUTCH SYSTEM>CLUTCH FLUID AIR BLEEDING .
Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>AIR INTAKE BOOT>INSTALLATION .