Altima V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
Hydraulic Hose: Service and Repair
CLUTCH PIPING
REMOVAL
1. Remove fuel filter mounting bracket.
2. Remove air cleaner and air duct. Refer to "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT".
3. Drain the brake fluid from the hydraulic clutch system.
CAUTION: Do not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on painted areas, wash it away
with water immediately.
4. Remove flare nut using a flare nut wrench.
5. Remove clutch hose and clutch tube.
INSTALLATION
1. When installing clutch hose to bracket, face lock plate in the correct direction as shown to secure clutch hose.
CAUTION: Install clutch hose without twisting or bending it.
2. Tighten flare nut to the specification, using a flare nut wrench.
Flare nut : 15 - 18 Nm (1.5 - 1.8 kg-m, 11 - 13 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage flare nut and clutch tube.
3. Install clutch hose to operating cylinder, and tighten the mounting bolts to the specification.
Clutch hose mounting bolts : 17 - 20 Nm (1.7 - 2.0 kg-m, 12 - 14 ft. lbs.)
4. After installation, bleed the air from the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to "Air Bleeding Procedure".