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For 1990-2009 cars only

Bleeding Procedure

Notice: DO NOT use fluid which has been bled from a hydraulic clutch system, in order to fill the clutch master cylinder reservoir, due to the possibility that the fluid may be aerated, have too much moisture content, or be contaminated and may cause system or vehicle damage.


    Object Number: 43252  Size: SH
  1. Clean all dirt and debris from the clutch actuator master cylinder cap to ensure that no foreign substances will enter the system.
  2. Remove the clutch master cylinder reservoir cap with diaphragm.
  3. Fill the clutch master cylinder reservoir with clutch hydraulic fluid GM P/N 12345347, or equivalent, if necessary.
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Having an assistant depress the clutch pedal fully and hold.
  6. Loosen the bleeder on the clutch acutator cylinder to purge air.
  7. Tighten the bleeder.
  8. Release the clutch pedal.
  9. Repeat step 5 through 8 until all air is completely evacuated.
  10. Fill the clutch master cylinder reservoir with clutch hydraulic fluid GM P/N 12345347, or equivalent, if necessary.
  11. Lower the vehicle.