Kia Cee'd: Clutch Release Cylinder / Repair procedures

Inspection
1.
Check the clutch release cylinder for fluid leakage.
2.
Check the clutch release cylinder boot for damage.
Removal
1.
Drain the brake fluid through the bleed plug (A).
  
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.

2.
Remove the clutch release cylinder assembly (C) after removing the tube (B) and bolts (A-2ea).
Tightening torque:
14.7 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.2 kgf.m,10.8 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)

Installation
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
  
Apply the specified grease to the pushrod end.
Specified grease: CASMOLY L9508
Quantity: 0.4 ~ 0.8 g

Adjustment
Clutch Release Cylinder Air Bleeding Procedure
  
Use the specified fluid. Avoid mixing different brands of fluid.
1.
After disconnecting a cap from the clutch release cylinder air bleeder, insert a vinyl hose in the plug.
2.
Refill the clutch master cylinder with the specified fluid.
Specified fluid: SAE J1703 (DOT 3 or DOT 4)
3.
Loosening the plug screw, press and release the clutch pedal about 10 times.
4.
Tighten the plug (A) during the clutch pedal pressed. Afterwards, raise the pedal with a hand.
5.
After pressing the clutch pedal 3 times more, loosen the plug (A) and re-tighten it with the pedal pressed. Raise it again, then.
6.
Repeat the step 4 two or three times.
(until there is no bubble in the fluid)
Tightening torque:
6.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.0 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

7.
Refill the clutch master cylinder with the specified fluid.
Specified fluid: SAE J1703 (DOT 3 or DOT 4)
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