Warning! Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. It is also very harmful if it comes into contact with the skin or with the eyes; in the event of accidental contact, wash the affected area with abundant running water.
Remove the dust cap to expose the bleed valve (4).
Connect a clutch circuit bleeding tool to the clutch slave cylinder bleed valve (4).
Note: Follow the manufacturer's instructions when using a commercial clutch bleeding tool.
Open the bleed valve and pump with the bleeding tool until no more fluid emerges.
If you do not have a bleeding tool available, attach a length of transparent plastic tubing to the bleed valve (4) and insert the other end of the tubing in a container of old clutch fluid placed on the floor.
Unscrew the bleed valve by a 1/4 turn.
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Undo the screws (3) and remove the cover and membrane (1) from the fluid reservoir (2).
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Operate the clutch lever until all the fluid has been expelled.
To help drain the circuit fully, unscrew the three retaining screws (5) and remove the slave cylinder cap from the engine.
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Withdraw the clutch slave cylinder assembly (6).
Push in the internal piston to force out all the fluid from inside the cap.
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Refit the slave cylinder cap and tighten retaining screws (5) to the specified torque (Frame torque settings).
Tighten the bleed valve to the specified torque (Frame torque settings).
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