Clutch - bleed

CLUTCH - BLEED

Service repair no - 33.15.01

CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to contact paint finished surfaces as paint may be damaged. If spilled, remove fluid and clean area with clean warm water.

CAUTION: Ensure master cylinder is topped up at frequent intervals. Use only NEW fluid.

1. Open bonnet.
2. Open luggage compartment.
3. Remove engine compartment access panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
4. Position cloth around master cylinder to catch spillage.
5. Clean area around master cylinder pipe union.
6. Depress clutch pedal to floor and hold.

7. Loosen master cylinder pipe union and allow air and fluid to escape.
8. Tighten pipe union.
9. Return clutch pedal to released position.
10. Repeat process until bubble free fluid emerges and tighten union to 18 Nm.

11. Clean area around slave cylinder bleed nipple.
12. Position bleed bottle and connect hose to bleed nipple.
13. Depress clutch pedal to floor and hold.
14. Loosen bleed nipple and allow air and fluid to escape.
15. Tighten nipple.
16. Return clutch pedal to released position.
17. Repeat process until bubble free fluid emerges.
18. Depress clutch pedal to floor and hold.
19. Open bleed nipple and by hand, pull clutch lever to fully released position.
20. Tighten nipple to 7 Nm.
21. Return clutch pedal to released position.
22. Remove bleed bottle.
23. Top up master cylinder.
24. Fit engine compartment access cover. See BODY, Exterior fittings.