Altima L4-2.5L (QR25DE) (2009)
Clutch Fluid: Service and Repair
CLUTCH FLUID
Air Bleeding Procedure
CAUTION:
Do not spill clutch fluid onto painted surfaces. If it spills, wipe up immediately and wash the affected area with water.
NOTE:
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Do not use a vacuum assist or any other type of power bleeder on this system. Use of vacuum assist or power bleeder will not purge all the air from
the system.
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Carefully monitor clutch fluid level in reservoir tank during bleeding operation.
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First bleed the air from the bleeding connector on the CSC and then from the air bleed connector valve.
1. Fill master cylinder reservoir tank with new clutch fluid.
2. Connect a transparent vinyl tube and container to the bleeding connector (1) on the CSC.
3. Depress and release the clutch pedal slowly and fully 15 times at an interval of two to three seconds and release the clutch pedal.
4. Bleed the air from the clutch system according to the following:
1. Push in the lock pin (1) of the bleeding connector (2), and hold it in.
CAUTION:
Hold the lock pin in to prevent the bleeding connector from separating when fluid pressure is applied.
2. Slide the bleeding connector (1) away from the transaxle housing (2) to the specified distance (A) to allow air to bleed from the clutch system.
Dimension (A) : 10 mm (0.39 in)
3. Depress the clutch pedal and hold it down.