Air Bleeding: Procedure

CAUTION:

Do not let clutch fluid come into contact with the painted surface of the vehicle.
Wash away with water immediately and wipe off if it is spilled by accident.
Do not mix different kinds of clutch fluid.
Cover the bleeder plug with cloth to prevent clutch fluid from being splashed on surrounding parts when loosening the plug.
Do not allow water or foreign matter to enter the reservoir tank.
Always use new clutch fluid when replacing or refilling the clutch fluid.
During the operation, replenish the clutch fluid to keep its level at "MIN" or higher at all times and to prevent entry of air.
After the operation, wipe off any clutch fluid around the bleeder plug and reservoir tank.

NOTE: For convenience and safety, perform the work with 2 people.

Remove the reservoir tank cap.
Replenish the clutch fluid.
Preparation items:

Clutch fluid: Ref. to CLUTCH SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>SPECIFICATION>CLUTCH FLUID .
Connect a transparent vinyl tube or a similar tool to the bleeder plug of the operating cylinder.
NOTE: Prepare the container for collecting the clutch fluid.

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Depress the clutch pedal several times, and hold it.
Loosen the bleeder plug, and drain the clutch fluid.
NOTE: Depress the clutch pedal and hold it until you tighten the bleeder plug.
Tighten the bleeder plug.
NOTE: After draining the clutch fluid, tighten the bleeder plug immediately.
Repeat steps 4 to 6, until there are no more air bubbles.
Tighten the bleeder plug.
Tightening torque:

7.8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
Depress the clutch pedal 10 times or more.
CAUTION: Be sure to perform the operation before starting the engine.
Check for clutch fluid leaks.
Check the clutch fluid amount. Ref. to CLUTCH SYSTEM>CLUTCH FLUID>INSPECTION .
Perform the road test to make sure there is no fault.