Clutch System, Bleeding

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

NOTE:

It is not necessary to pre-fill the system.

For the correct brake fluid specification, refer to General Information .

Perform The Following Procedure:

-- Remove the air filter housing if the bleed valve -arrow- is not accessible. Refer to one of the following:

-- Connect the VAS 5234 or the V.A.G 1869.

Fig 1: Identifying Bleeder Hose (670 mm Long) V.A.G 1238/B3

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Use the bleeder hose (670 mm) V.A.G 1238/B3.

-- Connect the hose to the brake bleeder unit collector bottle.

-- Attach the hose to the bleed valve -arrow-.

-- Apply 2 bar pressure to the system.

-- Open the bleed valve.

-- Let approximately 100 cm³ of brake fluid flow out.

-- Close the bleed valve.

-- Press the clutch pedal rapidly from stop to stop, 10 to 15 times.

-- Open the bleed valve again.

-- Let another 50 cm³ of brake fluid flow out.

-- Close the bleed valve.

-- Press the clutch pedal a few times after bleeding the system.

-- If removed, install the air filter housing. Refer to one of the following: