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Clutch system, bleeding
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
Brake filling and bleeding appliance V.A.G 1238
B
or
Brake filling and bleeding appliance V.A.G
1869
Note:
First open bleeder valve before switching on
bleeding appliance.
When performing the following steps, make
sure that no brake fluid escapes onto the
transmission.
The clutch system must be bled after
performing work on hydraulic clutch
mechanism.
Top-up brake fluid reservoir to "max." marking
with brake fluid before bleeding clutch system.
- Pull clutch pedal back to its normal position.
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- Connect brake filling and bleeding appliance
V.A.G 1238 B or V.A.G 1869, but do not switch
on at this stage.
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Note:
Ensure bleeder hose is correctly fitted during bleeding operation. - Connect bleed hose -A- to slave cylinder (arrow) and open bleed valve.
- Connect bleeder hose to pressure hose of fluid collector bottle.
- Switch on bleeder appliance and allow about 100 cm3 of brake fluid to
drain out.
Working pressure: 2.5 bar
- Close bleeder valve and tighten to 4.5 Nm.
- Depress clutch pedal several times after completion of bleeding
process.
- Bleed system again if necessary.
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