Clutch system, bleeding

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Brake filling and bleeding tool VAS 5234 or

Fig 1: VAS 5234 Brake Filler And Bleeder Unit
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Brake filling and bleeding tool V.A.G 1869

Fig 2: Brake Filler And Bleeder Unit V.A.G 1869
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Brake fluid specification → 47 BRAKES - HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS

NOTE:

Pre-filling the system is not necessary!

Connect Brake filling and bleeding tool VAS 5234 or Brake filling and bleeding tool V.A.G 1869.
If necessary, use bleeder hose (670 mm long) V.A.G 1238/B3 for bleeding.
Connect bleeder hose with collector bottle of brake bleeder unit.

Fig 3: Identifying Bleed Hose & Brake Bleeder

GW00001563

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Connect bleeder hose - A - to bleeder - arrow -.
Charge system to a pressure of 2 bar.
Open bleeder valve approx. 1/4 rotation.
Move clutch pedal very quickly 15 to 20 times from stop to stop by hand.

Close bleeder valve.
After completing bleeding procedure, release 2 bar pressure and operate brake pedal 10 times.