Brake And Clutch System, Brake Fluid, Changing: Procedure

-- Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E, 02Q] [For engine(s) CVCA, CJAA] Description and Operation or [For engine(s) CVCA] Description and Operation → Diesel Direct Injection → Air Filter Assembly Overview

or

-- Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E, 02Q] [For engine(s) CVCA, CJAA] Description and Operation or [For engine(s) CVCA] Description and Operation → Injection System → Air Filter, Removing and Installing.

-- Attach the bleed hose to the bleed valve -arrow- on the clutch slave cylinder -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Slave Cylinder

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-- Open the valve and drain approximately 50 ml brake fluid.

-- Close the value and press the clutch pedal quickly 10 to 15 times.

-- Open the valve again and drain approximately 50 ml brake fluid.

-- Close the valve.

-- Remove the bleed hose and press the clutch pedal several times.

-- Install the air filter housing in reverse order of removal.

Sequence/Brake Fluid Quantity

Automatic Transmission Total Capacity: Approximately 1.00 Liters

Manual Transmission Total Quantity: Approximately 1.15 liters

-- Move filler lever on Brake Charger/Bleeding Unit VAS 5234 to "B" (see operating instructions).

-- Remove the filler hose from the adapter.

-- Remove the adapter from the brake fluid reservoir.

-- Check the brake fluid level and fill if necessary. It must be between -1- and -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Fluid Level Marks On Reservoir

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-- Install the brake fluid reservoir cap -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap

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-- Install the rear wheel if necessary. Refer to WHEEL BOLTS, TIGHTENING TO TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION .

-- Perform a function test during the test drive.