Clutch Fluid - Subaru IMPREZA GD 2007 Series Manual

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8. Clutch Fluid

A: INSPECTION
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Inspect the fluid level using the scale on the out-
side 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:
• Use new FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 or DOT4 brake
fluid.
• Cover the bleeder with cloth to prevent brake
fluid from being splashed on surrounding parts
when loosening the bleeder.
• Avoid mixing different brands of brake fluid
to prevent the quality of fluid from degrading.
• Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to enter the
reservoir tank.
NOTE:
• During bleeding operation, keep the clutch reser-
voir 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-work-
er.
• The amount of brake fluid required is approxi-
mately 70 m2 (2.4 US fl oz, 2.5 Imp fl oz) for total
clutch system.
1) Remove the air intake chamber. (Non-turbo
model) <Ref. to IN(H4SO)-6, REMOVAL, Air Intake
Chamber.>
2) Remove the intercooler. (Turbo model) <Ref. to
IN(H4DOTC)-13, REMOVAL, Intercooler.>
3) Drain the brake fluid from the reservoir tank.
Clutch Fluid
4) Refill the reservoir tank with recommended
brake fluid.
Recommended brake fluid:
New FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid
5) If necessary, bleed air from the clutch fluid. <Ref.
to CL-28, Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding.>
(C)
(A)
(B)
CL-00382
CL-27
CLUTCH SYSTEM