Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 2099

8. Clutch Fluid
A: 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.
(A) Max. level
(B) Min. level
(C) Reservoir tank
B: REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
• The FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT3 or 4 brake
fluid must be used.
• Cover the bleeder with waste cloth, when
loosening it, to prevent brake fluid from being
splashed over surrounding parts.
• Avoid mixing different brands of brake fluid
to prevent degrading the quality of the fluid.
• Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to get into
the reservoir tank.
NOTE:
• During bleeding operation, keep the clutch reser-
voir tank filled with brake fluid to eliminate entry of
air.
• Clutch pedal operating must be very slow.
• For convenience and safety, it is advisable to
have two men working.
• The amount of brake fluid required is approx. 70
m2 (2.4 US fl oz, 2.5 Imp fl oz) for total clutch sys-
tem.
1) Remove the air cleaner case and air duct.
2) Either jack-up the vehicle and place a safety
stand under it, or lift-up the vehicle.
3) Draw out the brake fluid from reservoir tank with
syringe.
4) Refill the reservoir tank with recommended
brake fluid.
Recommended brake fluid:
FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT3 or 4 brake fluid
5) Drain fluid in the same method as air bleeding.
CLUTCH FLUID
6) Refill the brake fluid before reservoir tank be-
comes empty, and drain contaminated fluid again.
7) Repeat the above procedure until the contami-
nated fluid is completely drained.
(C)
(A)
(B)
CL-00214
CL-37
CLUTCH SYSTEM