Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding: Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Impreza and 2000 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Remove air chamber.
Fit one end of a vinyl tube into the air bleeder of operating cylinder and put the other end into a brake fluid container.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Bleeder
Slowly depress the clutch pedal and keep it depressed. Then open the air bleeder to discharge air together with the fluid.
Release the air bleeder for 1 or 2 seconds. Next, with the bleeder closed, slowly release the clutch pedal.

Fig 2: Bleeding Air From Operating Cylinder
Repeat these steps until there are no more air bubbles in the vinyl tube.
CAUTION: Cover bleeder with waste cloth when loosening it, to prevent brake fluid from being splashed over surrounding parts.
Tighten air bleeder.
Tightening torque:
1. T: 8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
Fig 3: Tightening Air Bleeder
After depressing the clutch pedal, make sure that there are no leaks evident in the entire system.
After bleeding air from system, ensure that clutch operates properly.