Clutch System, Bleeding

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit VAS 5234
or
Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit V.A.G 1869

NOTE:

Bleed the system after working on the hydraulic clutch mechanism.

Make sure no brake fluid gets on the longitudinal member or transmission when performing the following work.

It is not necessary to pre-fill the system.

Before bleeding, fill the brake fluid reservoir to the "MAX" mark with brake fluid.

The clutch pedal is in the neutral position and is not pressed.

Use the correct brake fluid specification.

Procedure

-- Remove the complete air filter housing, refer to one of the following:

Gas engines, refer to [For engine(s) CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation or [For engine(s) CPLA, CPPA] Removal and Installation .

Diesel engines, refer to [For engine(s) CVCA, CJAA] Removal and Installation or [For engine(s) CVCA] Removal and Installation .

-- Connect the Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit VAS 5234 or Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit V.A.G 1869.

Use the Bleeder Hose (670 mm) V.A.G 1238/B3.

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

-- Connect the bleeder hose -A- to the bleed assembly valve -arrow-.

Fig 1: Connecting Bleeder Hose To Bleeder

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-- Turn on the Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit.

-- Apply 2 bar pressure to the system.

-- Open the bleed valve approximately 1/4 turn.

-- Press the clutch pedal manually 15 to 20 times very quickly from stop to stop.

-- Close the bleed valve and turn off the bleed unit.

-- After completing the bleeding procedure, and the pressure has dropped from 2 bar, press the clutch pedal an additional 10 times using your foot.

-- Install the complete air filter housing, refer to one of the following:

Gas engines, refer to [For engine(s) CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation or [For engine(s) CPLA, CPPA] Removal and Installation .

Diesel engines, refer to [For engine(s) CVCA, CJAA] Removal and Installation or [For engine(s) CVCA] Removal and Installation .