Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997)
1. Bleeder adapter J 35589 to brake fluid reservoir.
2. Bleeder adapter to pressure bleeding equipment. Adjust Pressure bleeding equipment to 35-70 kPa (5-10 psi) and wait for approximately 30
seconds to ensure there is no leakage. Pressure bleed equipment to 205-240 kPa (30-35 psi).
3. Proceed as follows with pressure bleeding equipment connected and pressurized:
4. Attach a clear plastic hose to the rearward bleeder valve on the hydraulic modulator. Place the other end of the hose in a container to collect
draining brake fluid. Do not submerge hose end into fluid.
5. Slowly open bleeder valve and allow fluid to flow until clean brake fluid flows or until at least 118 ml (4 ounces) of fluid is accumulated.
6. Close valve.
7. Repeat above procedure for the forward bleeder valve until clean brake fluid flows or until at least 118 ml (4 ounces) of fluid is accumulated.
Tighten Hydraulic modulator bleeder valve to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
8. Raise vehicle and suitably support.
9. Flush wheel brakes in sequence. Flush sequence:
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Right rear.
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Left rear.
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Right front.
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Left front
a. Attach bleeder hose to bleeder valve at each wheel and place the other end into a container to collect draining brake fluid. Do not submerge
hose end in fluid.
b. Slowly open bleeder valve and allow fluid to flow.
c. Close valve when clean brake fluid begins to flow or at least 235 ml (8 ounces) of fluid is accumulated.
10. Repeat Step 9 on left rear wheel brake.
11. Repeat Step 9 on right front wheel brake.
12. Repeat Step 9 on left front wheel brake.
13. Lower vehicle.
14. Remove bleeder adapter.
15. Replace all rubber components listed under Flushing Procedure.
16. Repeat flushing procedure one more time. Inspect Fluid level in reservoir and fill to correct level if necessary.
17. Fluid reservoir cap.
18. Bleed the entire brake hydraulic system.
