Brake System Pressure Reservoir -VX70-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

-- If replacing the Brake System Pressure Reservoir -VX70-, select the "Brake system pressure reservoir, replacing" program. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC ENTRIES .

-- Follow the instructions in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display.

-- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the windshield wiper motor. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR V, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pedal Actuator

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-- Insert the Brake Pedal Actuator:V.A.G 1869/2  between the brake pedal and driver seat. Press the brake pedal down at least 60 mm.

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By doing this, the valves in the brake master cylinder are closed and the brake fluid reservoir does not run empty.

• Depending on the wheel combination, remove the wheels. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  Fig 2: Identifying Protective Cap, Bleed Screw And Container Bleeder Hose

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-- Remove the protective cap -3- from the bleed screw -1- on the left front caliper.

-- Connect the bleeder bottle hose -2- as shown.

-- Open the bleed screw to reduce the pressure in the brake system.

-- Close the bleed screw and remove the bleeder bottle.

-- Repeat the procedure on the left rear brake caliper.

• Do not remove the Brake Pedal Actuator:V.A.G 1869/2  .

-- To prevent brake fluid from escaping, place enough lint-free cloths in the area under the pressure reservoir.

-- Remove the brake line -2- from the pressure reservoir -1-.

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-- Immediately seal the open connection points with clean plugs from the Assembly Part Set:5Q0 698 311  .

-- Release and disconnect the connector -4-.

-- Remove the clamp -3-.

-- Remove the Brake System Pressure Reservoir -VX70- -1- upward from the retaining pins.

-- Pre-bleed the new Brake System Pressure Reservoir -VX70- before installing. Refer to Brake System Pressure Reservoir -VX70-, PRE-BLEEDING .