SAAB WIS ONLINE

PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

Saab 9-2X 2.5i Linear

Note

Bleed air from the oil line with help of a co-worker.


Remove the air intake chamber.

Fit one end of a vinyl tube into the air bleeder of operating cylinder and put the other end into a brake fluid container.


(A)

Clutch hose

(B)

Air bleeder



Slowly depress the clutch pedal and keep it depressed. Then open the air bleeder to discharge air together with the fluid.

Release the air bleeder for 1 or 2 seconds. Next, with the bleeder closed, slowly release the clutch pedal.

Important

Cover the bleeder with waste cloth when loosening it, to prevent brake fluid from being splashed over surrounding parts.



(A)

Operating cylinder

(B)

Vinyl tube



Repeat the procedure 3), until there are no more air bubbles in the vinyl tube.

Tighten the air bleeder.

Tightening torque:

T: 8 Nm (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)


After depressing the clutch pedal, make sure that there are no leaks evident in the entire clutch system.

After bleeding air from the clutch system, ensure that clutch operates properly.

Install the air intake chamber.

Saab 9-2X 2.0T Aero

Note

Bleed air from the oil line with help of a co-worker.


Remove the operating cylinder.

Note

Do not remove the clutch hose.



Fix the piston with clamp to avoid the piston from jumping out.


Fit one end of a vinyl tube into the air bleeder of operating cylinder and put the other end into a brake fluid container.

Slowly depress the clutch pedal and keep it depressed. Then open the air bleeder to discharge air together with the fluid.

Release the air bleeder for 1 or 2 seconds. Next, with the bleeder closed, slowly release the clutch pedal.

Note

Set the air breather screw part higher than tip of operating cylinder when performing this procedure.



(A)

Operating cylinder

(B)

Vinyl tube



Repeat these steps until there are no more air bubbles in the vinyl tube.

Important

Cover the bleeder with waste cloth when loosening it, to prevent brake fluid from being splashed over surrounding parts.


Tighten the air bleeder.

Tightening torque:

8 Nm (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)

Install the operating cylinder.

Tightening torque:

37 Nm (3.8 kgf-m, 27.5 ft-lb)


After depressing the clutch pedal, make sure that there are no leaks evident in the entire system.

After bleeding air from the system, ensure that clutch operates properly.

Install the intercooler.