Nissan Cube. Manual - part 144

CLUTCH FLUID

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3.

Slide bleeding connector (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 bleeding connector (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.

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Dimension “A”

: 10 mm (0.39 in)

JPDIB0042ZZ

JPDIB0166ZZ

JPDIB0041ZZ

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Dimension “A”

: 10 mm (0.39 in)

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CLUTCH FLUID

7.

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

8.

Perform the air bleeding. Refer to 

CL-10, "Air Bleeding Procedure"

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Air Bleeding Procedure

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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.

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

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 (1).

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 bleeding connector (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 

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CLUTCH PEDAL

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CLUTCH PEDAL

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Disconnect ASCD clutch switch connector. (With ASCD)

2.

Disconnect clutch interlock switch connector.

3.

Disconnect clip of harness from clutch pedal.

4.

Remove master cylinder rod end (

) from clutch pedal.

5.

Remove ASCD clutch switch and clip from clutch pedal. (With
ASCD)

6.

Remove clutch interlock switch, clip, and pedal pad from clutch
pedal.

7.

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

8.

Remove clutch pedal from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

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

1.

Clutch pedal

2.

Stopper rubber

3.

Clip

4.

Clutch interlock switch 

5.

ASCD clutch switch (With ASCD)

6.

Pedal pad

7.

Pedal stopper rubber

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for the symbols in the figure.

JPDIB0161GB

PCIB1491E

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CLUTCH PEDAL

CAUTION:

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

Inspection and Adjustment

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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 stopper rubber and pedal stopper rubber. If damage or deformation is found, replace stopper rubber

and pedal stopper rubber.

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

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check the clutch pedal and clutch interlock switch position. Refer to 

CL-6, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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• Check the ASCD clutch switch position. (With ASCD) Refer to 

CL-6, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION

• Adjust the clutch interlock switch position. Refer to 

CL-6, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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• Adjust the ASCD clutch switch position. (With ASCD) Refer to 

CL-6, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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