Clutch Fluid Pipe and Hose Replacement

Removal

NOTE: Do not allow fluid to get on painted surface.





1. Remove dust and dirt from each joint of hose (2) and pipe (1) to be disconnected and clean around reservoir cap.
2. Take out fluid with syringe or such.
3. Disconnect fluid pipe from hose.

NOTE: To disconnect pipe from hose, separate them by using flare nut wrench (4) and spanner (3) so as not to kink them.

Installation
Reverse removal sequence noting the following points.





NOTE:
^ For air bleeding of master cylinder alone, it must be removed from vehicle body. For procedures of removal and installation of master cylinder and air bleeding, refer to "Clutch Master Cylinder Removal and Installation: J18 Engine".
^ Do not allow fluid to get on painted surface.
^ Do not allow pipe (3) and hose (2) to contact hard against vehicle body or other parts.
^ Install each clamp securely.
^ For installation angle of each hose, refer to "Clutch Fluid Pipe and Hose Locator: J18 Engine".
^ Install E-ring (1) securely as shown in the figure.
Tightening torque
Clutch fluid hose (a): 16 Nm (1.6 kgf-m, 11.5 ft. lbs.)
^ After installation, check clutch pedal free travel and bleed air from system.
^ Check fluid leakage.
^ Add fluid close to MAX level of reservoir.

Clutch Fluid Pipe and Hose Inspection





Check pipe (1) and hose (2) for dent, kink, crack, dirt and dust. Replace if check result is not satisfactory.