Nissan March K13. Manual - part 56

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CLUTCH FLUID

3.

Slide clutch tube (1) in the direction of the arrow as shown in the
figure.

4.

Depress clutch pedal to gradually discharge clutch fluid.

CAUTION:

Since the inside of clutch tube is under hydraulic pressure,
hold the tube to prevent it from getting disconnected.

Refilling

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CAUTION:

Keep painted surface on the body or other parts free of clutch fluid. If it spills, wipe up immediately
and wash the affected area with water.
1.

Check that there is no foreign material in reservoir tank and then fill with new clutch fluid.

CAUTION:

Never reuse drained clutch fluid.

2.

Connect a transparent vinyl hose to air bleeder of bleeding con-
nector (1).

3.

Press the lock pin (1) into the bleeding connector (2), and main-
tain the position.

4.

Slide clutch tube (1) in the direction of the arrow as shown in the
figure.

5.

Slowly depress clutch pedal to the full stroke position and then
release the pedal.

CAUTION:

Since the inside of clutch tube is under hydraulic pressure,
hold the tube to prevent it from getting disconnected.

6.

Repeat step 5 at intervals of 2 or 3 seconds until new clutch fluid is discharged.

CAUTION:

Monitor clutch fluid level in reservoir tank so as not to empty the tank.

2

: Bleeding connector

Dimension “A”

: 5 mm (0.20 in)

JPDIB0147ZZ

JPDIB0144ZZ

PCIB1495E

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: Bleeding connector

Dimension “A”

: 5 mm (0.20 in)

JPDIB0147ZZ

CLUTCH FLUID

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7.

Return clutch tube and lock pin in their original positions while clutch pedal is depressed.

8.

Perform the air bleeding. Refer to 

CL-9, "Air Bleeding Procedure"

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Air Bleeding Procedure

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CAUTION:

• Monitor clutch fluid level in reservoir tank so as not to empty the tank.
• Keep painted surface on the body or other parts free of clutch fluid. If it spills, wipe up immediately

and wash the affected area with water.

NOTE:
Do not use a vacuum assist or any other type of power bleeder on this system. Use of a vacuum assist or
power bleeder will not purge all the air from the system.
• Bleed the air of bleeding connector (1).

1.

Fill reservoir tank with new clutch fluid.

CAUTION:

Never reuse drained clutch fluid.

2.

Connect a transparent vinyl hose to air bleeder of bleeding con-
nector.

3.

“Depress” and “release” the clutch pedal slowly and fully 15
times at an interval of 2 to 3 seconds and release the clutch
pedal.

4.

Press the lock pin (1) into the bleeding connector (2), and main-
tain the position.

CAUTION:

Since the inside of clutch tube is under hydraulic pressure,
hold the tube to prevent it from getting disconnected.

5.

Slide clutch tube (1) in the direction of the arrow as shown in the
figure.

6.

Depress the clutch pedal soon and hold it, and then bleed the air
from the piping.

CAUTION:

Since the inside of clutch tube is under hydraulic pressure,
hold the tube to prevent it from getting disconnected.

7.

Return clutch tube and lock pin in their original positions.

8.

Release clutch pedal and wait for 5 seconds.

9.

Repeat steps 3 to 8 until no bubbles are observed in the clutch fluid.

10. Check that the fluid level in the reservoir tank is within the specified range after air bleeding. Refer to 

CL-

7, "Inspection"

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JPDIB0144ZZ

PCIB1495E

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: Bleeding connector

Dimension “A”

: 5 mm (0.20 in)

JPDIB0147ZZ

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CLUTCH PEDAL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CLUTCH PEDAL

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove instrument lower panel RH. Refer to 

IP-13, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Remove master cylinder rod end from clutch pedal.

3.

Remove harness clips from clutch pedal.

4.

Remove clutch pedal from the vehicle.

5.

Remove pedal pad from clutch pedal.

6.

Remove stopper rubber and pedal stopper rubber from clutch
pedal, using a suitable remover.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Press master cylinder rod end into clutch pedal until it stops.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check clutch pedal for bend, damage, or a cracked weld. If bend, damage, or a cracked weld is found,

replace clutch pedal.

• Check pedal stopper rubber. If damage or deformation is found, replace pedal stopper rubber.
• Check pedal pad. If wear or damage is found, replace pedal pad.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Clutch pedal

2.

Pedal stopper rubber

3.

Pedal pad

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for the symbols in the figure.

JPDIB0221GB

PCIB1491E

CLUTCH PEDAL

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Check the clutch pedal height, clutch pedal height at clutch disengagement, and clutch pedal play. Refer to

CL-6, "Inspection"

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