Clutch System, Bleeding

Clutch System, Bleeding

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit (VAS 5234)

Procedure

• Bleed the system after working on the hydraulic clutch mechanism.

• Make sure no brake fluid gets on the transmission when performing the following work.

• First open the bleeder screw, before switching on the bleeder unit.

• Before bleeding, you must bring clutch pedal back to rest position and fill the brake fluid reservoir to "max" mark with brake fluid.

• Change the fluid for the clutch system at the same interval when changing the brake fluid for the brake system.

- Connect the (VAS 5234), but do not switch on.

- Remove the rear noise insulation by loosening the fasteners - 2 - and - 3 -.






- Connect the bleeder hose - A - to the clutch slave cylinder and open the bleeder screw - arrow -.






- Connect the bleeder hose with collector bottle vacuum hose.

- Switch on the brake filler/bleeder unit and bleed approximately 100 cm3 of brake fluid.

• Working pressure 2.0 bar

• Make sure the bleeder hose fits correctly.

- Close the bleeder screw. Tightening specification; refer to => [ (Item 2) Bleeder Screw ] Description and Operation.

- Press the clutch pedal a few times after bleeding the system.

- Bleed the system again if necessary.

- Install the rear noise insulation.