Clutch System Bleeding

Clutch System Bleeding

Special tools and equipment

- VAG1238B brake filling and bleeding appliance or
- VAG1869 brake filling and bleeding appliance

Notes:

- When carrying out the following steps, make sure that no brake fluid escapes onto the transmission.
- The clutch system must be bled after carrying out work on the hydraulic clutch mechanism.
- Top off brake fluid reservoir to "MAX " mark with brake fluid before bleeding clutch system.

- Pull clutch pedal back to rest position.
- Connect VAG1238B brake filling and bleeding appliance or VAG1869 but do not switch on.






- Connect bleeder hose -A- to clutch slave cylinder (arrow) and open bleeder valve.
- Connect bleeder hose with pressure hose to collector bottle.
- Switch on bleeding appliance and let approximately 100 cm3 (approximately 3.4 fl. oz.) brake fluid flow into suitable collection reservoir.
Work pressure: 2.5 bar (36 psi)

Note:

- While bleeding, make sure bleeder hose remains correctly routed.

- Close bleeder valve.
- Tightening torque: 4.5 Nm (40 inch lbs.).
- Depress clutch pedal several times after completion of bleeding process.
- Bleed system again if necessary.