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Alfa Romeo 159 Factory Service Manual (2005-2011)06 · Maintenance
06 · Maintenance

Hydraulic clutch system - bleed air

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159 Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2011
Section
New vehicles and maintenance › Hydraulic clutch system - bleed air
MaintenanceHydraulic clutch system - bleed air

HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM - BLEED AIR

Operation 0010T67 · VEHICLE FLUIDS

- Remove the brake/clutch fluid reservoir cap and connect suitable equipment to the reservoir.

- Remove the protective plug and connect the bleed recovery device (pipe and reservoir) to the clutch hydraulic actuator.

- Open the bleed valve on the clutch hydraulic actuator.

- Open the fluid reservoir tap slowly.

- Wait for all the air in the clutch release hydraulic system to escape completely.

- Close the bleed valve on the clutch slave cylinder and refit the protective cap in its seat.

- Remove the collection device.

- Remove the bleed equipment.

- Check that the cluch disengages and that the gears engage properly.

- Check the fluid level in the brake-clutch reservoir is correct.

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