Clutch Mechanism, Bleeding

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

NOTE:

The system must be bled after working on the hydraulic clutch mechanism.

Make sure no brake fluid gets on the 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" marking with brake fluid.

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

Brake fluid: allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.

-- Remove the air filter housing if it makes the bleeder inaccessible.

Vehicles with turbo diesel engine. Refer to the appropriate service information
Vehicles with a gasoline engine. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [DKFA, CXDB] / AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [CZDA, DGXA, DJXA, CWLA]

-- Return the clutch pedal to the resting position.

-- Remove the protective cap from the bleeder valve -arrow-.

Fig 1: Connecting Bleeder Hose To Bleeder

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Connect the :VAS5234 .

If necessary, use the : VAG1238/B3 .

-- Connect the bleed hose -A- with the collector bottle pressure hose.

-- Turn on the :VAS5234 .

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

-- Move the clutch pedal manually 15 to 20 time very quickly from stop to stop.

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

-- After completing the bleeding procedure, and the pressure has dropped from 2 bar (29 psi), press the clutch pedal an additional 10 times by foot.

-- Install the entire air filter housing.

Vehicles with turbo diesel engine. Refer to the appropriate service information
Vehicles with a gasoline engine. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [DKFA, CXDB] / AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [CZDA, DGXA, DJXA, CWLA]