Clutch System (For 3Zr-Fae) Bleeding

Transmission. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Clutch. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. FILL BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR

  2. BLEED CLUTCH LINE

  3. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR

Clutch System (For 3Zr-Fae) -- Bleeding


NOTICE:
Wash off clutch fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.
HINT:
  1. If any work is performed on the clutch system or if air in the clutch lines is suspected, bleed the air from the clutch hydraulic system.
  2. When replacing the clutch fluid, make sure that the old clutch fluid in the clutch line between the reservoir and bleeder is replaced before bleeding air.


1. FILL BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
Fluid:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
NOTICE:
  1. Make sure there is sufficient brake fluid in the can.
  2. After adding braking fluid, make sure the reservoir is sufficiently full.


2. BLEED CLUTCH LINE


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Clutch.Clutch System (For 1Az-Fe, 2Az-Fe).Clutch System (For 3Zr-Fae) Bleeding
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*1
Bleeder Plug Cap
*2
Bleeder Plug

  1. Remove the bleeder plug cap.

  1. Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.

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

  1. When fluid no longer comes out, tighten the bleeder plug, and then release the clutch pedal.

  1. Repeat both of the previous 2 steps 6 times.

  1. Tighten the bleeder plug.

    Torque:
    8.4 N*m{86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf}

  1. Depress the clutch pedal 10 times or more and confirm its operation.

    NOTICE:
    This must be performed before the engine is started.

  1. Install the bleeder plug cap.

  1. Check that all the air has been bled from the clutch line.



3. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.

    Fluid:
    SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
    HINT:
    Add fluid to a level between the reservoir's MIN and MAX lines.