Clutch Hydraulic System-Bleed - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Workshop Manual

Clutch Assembly (08.01)
6. Bleed clutch (see Workshop Manual procedure XREF:
574 Clutch Hydraulic System - Bleed).
7. Install deflector - front floor heatshield (see Workshop
Manual procedure 09.04.AA Heatshield - Front Floor -
Renew).
8. Lower vehicle on ramp.

Clutch Hydraulic System-Bleed

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item
Clutch Hydraulic System-Bleed
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
Before proceeding to the next step, position cloth
around fluid reservoir to collect any spillage.
2. Remove fluid reservoir cap and ensure fluid level is
correct.
3. Clean area around clutch bleed nipple.
4. Remove cap from bleed nipple.
5. Position bleed container containing clean hydraulic fluid
and connect hose to bleed nipple.
6. Depress clutch pedal to floor 3 times and hold pedal
down on third application.
7. Loosen bleed nipple allowing any air/fluid to escape.
8. Tighten bleed nipple.
9. Repeat procedure until air-free fluid emerges.
10. Disconnect bleed hose, remove container and install
dust cap to bleed nipple.
11. Top-up fluid reservoir.
12. Lower vehicle on ramp.
8-1-4
Code
08.00.AF
Workshop Manual October 2005