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Section 12 (Clutches - 5 Series (E39)): Bleeding

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  1. Ensure fluid reservoir remains full. Attach hose to bleed valve on slave cylinder. Submerge other end of hose in partially filled container of brake fluid.
  2. Pump clutch pedal several times. Hold pedal down on last stroke. Slowly loosen bleed screw to allow air to escape. Close bleed screw and release clutch pedal. Repeat until air is bled from system.
  3. Remove clutch slave cylinder, with hydraulic line attached. With bleeder hose still attached, rotate slave cylinder so bleed screw is pointing up. Loosen bleed screw.
  4. Slowly pump piston rod until no air bubbles are present. DO NOT allow piston rod to return quickly. This will allow air to be sucked in. Top off fluid reservoir.
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