Bleeding Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Bleeder Hose

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-- Remove the air filter housing, refer to, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Return the clutch pedal to the rest (neutral) position and make sure it is not pressed.

-- Connect the Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit VAS 5234.

Use the Bleeder Hose (670 mm) VAG 1238/B3.

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

-- Remove cap from the bleed valve -arrow-.

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

-- Turn on the Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit VAS 5234.

-- Apply 2 bar (29 psi) pressure to the system.

-- Open the bleed valve.

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

-- Close the bleed valve -arrow-.

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

-- Open the bleed valve -arrow- again.

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

-- Close the bleed valve -arrow-.

-- Turn off the Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit VAS 5234 and release the pressure from the device completely.

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

-- Install the air filter housing, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION