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Cougar 1999 (08.1998-01.2001)

Manual Transmission/Transaxle and Clutch - General Information - Clutch System Bleeding Cougar 1999 (08/1998-01/2001)
General Procedures

General Equipment
Bleed jar
Materials
Name
Specification
Brake fluid
ESD - M6C57 - A 
  1. Bleed the clutch system.
WARNING:
WARNING:Do not let brake fluid get onto the skin or into the eyes. If brake fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, rinse the affected places immediately with water. Failure to follow this instructions will result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:If brake fluid comes into contact with the paintwork, it should be washed off immediately with water.
NOTE:
NOTE:Make sure absolute cleanliness when filling brake fluid.
NOTE:
NOTE:Do not reuse brake fluid.
  1. Fill the brake fluid reservoir with Brake fluid .
    • Attach a proprietary bleed jar to the bleed nipple and open the bleed nipple one turn.
    • Depress the clutch pedal repeatedly until the emerging fluid is free of bubbles; always make sure that there is sufficient fluid (5 mm above the MAX) in the reservoir.

  1. Bleed the clutch system.
    • After bleeding, tighten the bleed nipple.
    1. Dust cap
    1. Bleed nipple
    • After bleeding, depress the clutch ten times and check that it is functioning correctly.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure absolute cleanliness when filling brake fluid.
    Check the brake fluid level.
    • The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks. If the level drops below the MIN mark, the brake warning indicator will light up.
    • As necessary, fill the brake fluid reservoir with brake fluid .

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