Flushing and bleeding the clutch hydraulic system

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Removing the front underbody protection

Remove screws (arrows).
Thread out and remove the front underbody protection (1) from the bumper panel.

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Equipment specification with metal underrate protection:
Loosen screws (1) and (2).
Thread out and remove the underrate protection (3).

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Remove the dust cap from the vent valve (1).
Connect the vent hose (2) with the collecting vessel to the vent valve (1) on the clutch slave cylinder.
Open the vent valve (1) and purge it until clear, bubble-free brake fluid emerges.
Close vent valve (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Bleed valve for clutch slave cylinder
	tightening torque	6 Nm

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Installing the front underbody protection

Guide the front underbody protection (1) in under the bumper panel and position it at the screw points.
Tighten screws (arrows).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Underbody protection front
Screw for thermoplastic plastic	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm
Hexagon screw M6x20	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Equipment specification with metal underrate guard:
Guide in and attach the underrate guard (3).
Tighten down screws (1) and (2).

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Underbody protection front
Screw for thermoplastic plastic	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm
Hexagon screw M6x20	Tightening torque	8 Nm