For 1990-2009 cars only
- The fluid may be aerated
- The fluid may be contaminated
- The fluid may contain too much moisture
- Attach a vinyl hose to the bleeder plug. Place the other end of the vinyl tube in a glass container half-filled with brake fluid.
- Slowly pump the clutch pedal several times.
- While you press the clutch pedal, loosen the bleeder screw until the fluid starts to run out. Close the bleeder screw.
- Repeat step 3 until there are no air bubbles in the fluid.
- Fill the reservoir with clutch fluid up to the MAX level.
Notice: Do not reuse the fluid that has been bled from a system in order to
fill the clutch master cylinder reservoir for the following reasons:
Important: Bleed the hydraulic system to remove the air which entered when the pipes were disconnected for repairs. The clutch/brake fluid in the clutch/brake reservoir must be maintained at the MIN level or higher during air bleeding. Right-hand drive vehicles use a separate clutch fluid reservoir.
