Replace Brake Fluid - AP42.00-P-4280EW

Model 204, 205, 207, 212, 218 

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Shown on model 204 

	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of poisoning  from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  from skin and eye contact with brake fluid	Only pour brake fluid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid.	AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
	Risk of injury  . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.	Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.	AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
	Notes on repairs to brake system		AH42.00-P-0003-01A
	Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-13A
	Brake fluid notes		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Open engine hood	Model 204, 205, 207, 212, 218
		Model 204.3, 207, 212	AR88.40-P-1000EW
	Clean
2	Clean cap (1) and brake fluid reservoir (2)
3	Unscrew cap (1)
4	Suction off brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir (2)
5	Fill with new brake fluid up to the "MAX" mark in the brake fluid reservoir (2)
6	Connect filling and bleeding unit (01) onto brake fluid reservoir (2) and switch on
	000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit	Pay attention to manufacturer's operating instructions.	WS25.00-P-0016B
7	Raise vehicle
8	Remove front wheel-and-tire assemblies
		Model 205	AR40.10-P-1102A
		MODEL 212, 218	AP40.10-P-4050EW
9.1	Remove rear section of lower engine compartment paneling	MODEL 204, 207, 212, 218 with spark ignition engine and manual transmission MODEL 205
		Model 204.0/2 with engine 156, 271, 272, 274, 276 Model 204.3 with engine 156, 271, 274, 276 Model 207 with engine 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278 Model 212 with engine 156, 157, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278 Model 218 with engine 157, 276, 278	AR61.20-P-1105EW
		Model 205	AR61.20-P-1105LW
9.2	Remove rear bottom part of soundproofing	MODEL 204, 207, 212, 218 with diesel engine and manual transmission
		MODEL 204.0/2 with ENGINE 642, 646, 651 MODEL 204.3 with engine 651 MODEL 207, 212, 218 with engine 642, 651	AR94.30-P-5300EW
10	Remove cover (3) from clutch housing	MODEL 204 with single-plate clutch
11	Allow brake fluid to flow out at bleed screws on brake calipers	New brake fluid must emerge via the bleed hose (02) free of bubbles: ↓ Carrying out bleeding operation
		Model 204	AR42.10-P-0010-02CW
		Model 205	AR42.10-P-0010-02LW
		Model 207, 212, 218	AR42.10-P-0010-02EW
		MODEL 204, 207, 212, 218, bleed screw at rear axle brake caliper Bleed screw to brake caliper	BA42.10-P-1002-12J
		MODEL 205, bleed screw at rear axle brake caliper Bleed screw to brake caliper	*BA42.10-P-1002-12V
		MODEL 204, 207, 212, 218, bleed screw at front axle brake caliper Bleed screw at brake caliper	BA42.10-P-1003-10J
		Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487) Bleed screw at brake caliper	*BA42.10-P-1003-10W
12	Allow brake fluid to flow out at bleed screws on central clutch release bearing	Vehicles with manual transmission New brake fluid must escape free of bubbles via the bleed hose (4): ↓ Carrying out bleeding operation
		Model 204	AR42.10-P-0010-02CW
		Carrying out bleeding operation Model 205	AR42.10-P-0010-02LW
		Model 207, 212	AR42.10-P-0010-02EW
		MODEL 204, 207, 212, bleed screw at central clutch release bearing Bleed screw to central clutch operator	BA25.20-P-1001-01B
		MODEL 205, bleed screw at clutch slave cylinder Bleed screw at clutch slave cylinder	*BA25.20-P-1001-01G
		Socket wrench	Fig 1
	Check
13	Check the clutch operator for proper operation and leaktightness	If a problem arises ↓ Determine and rectify cause, subject to separate repair order.
14	Check brake system for leaks	If a problem arises ↓ Determine and rectify cause, subject to separate repair order.
15	Install in the reverse order
16	Correct fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (2)	Model 204, 207, 212, 218	AP42.10-P-4210EW
		Model 205	AP42.10-P-4210CAA

Fig 1: Identifying Socket Wrench (140 589 03 09 00)

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