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Clutch Fluid: Replacement

CAUTION:
  • Be careful not to spill the brake fluid. Brake fluid spilled on the vehicle body will harm the paint surface; wash it off with water and wipe clean quickly if spilled.
  • Use new FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 or DOT4.
  • Cover the air bleeder with cloth to prevent brake fluid from being splashed on surrounding parts when loosening the bleeder.
  • Avoid mixing brake fluid of different brands to prevent fluid performance from degrading.
  • Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to enter the reservoir tank.
NOTE:
  • During the bleeding operation, keep the reservoir tank filled with brake fluid to prevent entry of air.
  • Clutch pedal must be operated very slowly.
  • Bleed air from the oil line with help of a co-worker.
  • The required amount of brake fluid is approximately 150 mL (5.1 US fl oz, 5.3 Imp fl oz) for total clutch system.
  1. Remove the collector cover. (Except for STI model) Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (W/O STI)>COLLECTOR COVER>REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the intercooler.

    STI model: 

    Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (STI)>INTERCOOLER>REMOVAL .

    Except for STI model: 

    Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (W/O STI)>INTERCOOLER>REMOVAL .

  3. Drain the brake fluid from the air bleeder of the operating cylinder.
  4. Refill the reservoir tank with recommended brake fluid.

    Recommended brake fluid: 

    New FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 or DOT4

  5. Bleed air from brake fluid. Refer to CLUTCH SYSTEM>CLUTCH FLUID AIR BLEEDING .
  6. Install the intercooler.

    STI model: 

    Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (STI)>INTERCOOLER>INSTALLATION .

    Except for STI model: 

    Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (W/O STI)>INTERCOOLER>INSTALLATION .

  7. Install the collector cover. (Except for STI model) Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (W/O STI)>COLLECTOR COVER>INSTALLATION .