CITROEN C5 Handbook page 233

C8
HYDRAULIC CLUTCH CONTROL SPECIFICATION
Engines : RFN-3FZ-RHT-RHW-4HW
Bleeding the hydraulic clutch control (continued).
Couple a transparent pipe onto the bleed screw (1).
Submerge the end of the pipe in a receptacle containing brake fluid, situated lower than
the clutch slave cylinder (2).
Create a syphon at «A» above the clutch slave cylinder, using the transparent pipe.
Open the bleed screw (1).
Action the clutch pedal (3) manually through all its travel, with seven rapid down-up
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On the final movement, hold the clutch pedal (3) at the end of its travel.
Reclose the bleed screw (1).
Allow the clutch pedal (3) to rise back up again.
Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the maximum of its capacity.
NOTE : For new bleed operations: open the bleed screw (1).
If necessary, repeat the operation.
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