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Saab 9-2X F4-2.5L (2006)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Clutch Fluid: Specifications (page 2 of 2)

Make
Saab
Model
9-2X F4-
Engine
2.5L
Year
2006
Section
Fluids › Clutch Fluid
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 2
Clutch Fluid: Specifications (page 2 of 2) – Saab 9-2X F4-2.5L (2006)

Clutch Fluid: Service and Repair

Clutch Fluid 

INSPECTION 

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Inspect the fluid level using scale on the outside of the reservoir tank. If the level is below "MIN", add fluid to bring it up to "MAX", and also

inspect for leakage.

REPLACEMENT 

CAUTION: 

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The FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT3 or 4 brake fluid must be used.

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Cover the bleeder with waste cloth, when loosening it, to prevent brake fluid from being splashed over surrounding parts.

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Avoid mixing different brands of brake fluid to prevent degrading the quality of the fluid.

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Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to get into the reservoir tank.

NOTE: 

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During bleeding operation, keep the clutch reservoir tank filled with brake fluid to eliminate entry of air.

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Clutch pedal operating must be very slow.

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Bleed air from the oil line with help of a co-worker.

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The amount of brake fluid required is approximately 70 ml (2.4 US fl ounces, 2.5 Imp fl ounces) for total clutch system. 

1. Remove the air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model) 
2. Remove the intercooler. (Turbo model) 
3. Either jack-up the vehicle and place a rigid racks under it, or lift-up the vehicle. 
4. Drain brake fluid from the reservoir tank.
5. Refill the reservoir tank with recommended brake fluid.
Recommended brake fluid: 

FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT3 or 4 brake fluid

6. Drain all contaminated fluid in the same method as air bleeding.
7. Refill the brake fluid before reservoir tank becomes empty, and drain contaminated fluid again.
8. Repeat the above procedure until the contaminated fluid is completely drained.

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