Servicing clutch mechanism Bleeding clutch system Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
◆ Brake filler and bleeder unit V.A.G
1869
or
◆ Brake filler and bleeder unit V.A.G
1238 B
Notes:
◆ The clutch system must be bled after performing work on the hydraulic clutch mechanism.
◆ Top up brake fluid reservoir to "max"
marking with brake fluid before
bleeding clutch system.
◆ Open the bleeder valve before
switching on the bleeder unit.
◆ When performing the following steps,
ensure that no brake fluid escapes
onto the gearbox.
‒ Pull clutch pedal back to its normal rest position.
‒ Connect brake filler and bleeder unit
V.A.G 1238 B or V.A.G 1869, but do
not switch on at this stage.
‒ Remove shield, if fitted, from
underneath gearbox. ‒ → Connect bleeder hose -A- to slave
cylinder (arrow) and open bleeder
valve.
‒ Connect bleeder hose to pressure
hose of fluid collector bottle.
‒ Switch on the bleeder appliance and
allow about 100 cm3 of brake fluid to
drain out.
‒ Working pressure 2.5 bar
Note:
Ensure bleeder hose is correctly fitted during
bleeding operation.
‒ Close bleeder valve and tighten to 4.5
Nm.
‒ Depress clutch pedal several times
after completion of bleeding process.
‒ Bleed again if necessary. Page 1 of 15-Speed Manual Gearbox 01A 4WD4.3.2014vw-wi://rl/A.en-GB.4B-S-S01AA.wi::21141313.xml?xsl=2
