Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001GV5O
Model Year Start: 2020 Model: Corolla Hatchback Prod Date Range: [01/2019 - 11/2022]
Title: CLUTCH: CLUTCH SYSTEM (for EC65): BLEEDING; 2020 - 2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [01/2019 - 11/2022]

BLEEDING

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

Wash off clutch fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.

HINT:

  • If any work is performed on the clutch system or if air in the clutch lines is suspected, bleed air from the clutch hydraulic system.
  • In case of clutch fluid replacement, make sure that the old fluid is replaced in the clutch line between the reservoir and the bleeder before bleeding.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER

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2. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLER CAP ASSEMBLY

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3. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID

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4. BLEED CLUTCH LINE

(a) Remove the bleeder plug cap.

*a

Bleeder plug cap

*b

Bleeder plug

(b) Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.

(c) Depress the clutch pedal 5 times, and then loosen the bleeder plug while the pedal is depressed.*1

(d) When fluid no longer comes out, tighten the bleeder plug, and then release the clutch pedal.*2

(e) Repeat steps *1 and *2 until all the air in the brake fluid is completely bled out.

NOTICE:

Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while replacing the brake fluid.

(f) Check that all the air has been bled from the clutch line.

(g) Tighten the bleeder plug.

Torque:

8.4 N·m {86 kgf·cm, 74 in·lbf}

(h) Depress the clutch pedal 10 times or more and confirm its operation.

NOTICE:

This must be performed before the engine is started.

(i) Install the bleeder plug cap.

5. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK

6. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR

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7. INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLER CAP ASSEMBLY

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8. INSTALL CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER

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