Section 201 (Clutch - Cooper): Bleeding
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Remove dust cap from bleeder screw. Connect pressure venting unit to bleeder screw (1). See Fig 1. Attach special tool (21 5 030) to clutch slave cylinder. Open bleed screw, ensuring opening pressure does not exceed 1 bar. Close bleeder screw when no further air bubbles emerge. Otherwise repeat the procedure. Correct fluid level in brake fluid reservoir. See Fig 2.