Section E

Section E - Brake Bleeding

^ Connect brake charge and bleed unit US 1116 or VAS 5234 to vehicle

IMPORTANT:
When at least one chamber in the brake fluid reservoir is completely empty (e.g. leaks in braking system) the hydraulic unit must be bled with scan tool VAS 5051 or V.A.G. 1551 in function "basic setting".

WARNING!
Make sure that a filling pressure of 1 bar (14.5 psi.) is not exceeded, when filling brake fluid using brake filling and bleeding unit VAS 5234 or US 1116

Note:
Use only Volkswagen approved brake fluid

CAUTION!
BRAKE FLUID IS POISONOUS.

BRAKE FLUID MUST NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH PAINTWORK, AS IT IS VERY CORROSIVE.

CLEAN OFF ANY BRAKE FLUID SPILLAGE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

^ Open bleed screws in the prescribed sequence and bleed brake calipers

Bleeding Sequence

1 - Left front brake caliper

2 - Right front brake caliper

3 - Left rear brake caliper

4 - Right rear brake caliper

^ With hose still connected, leave the respective bleed screw open until brake fluid is free from air bubbles coming out of bleed screw

^ Close bleed screws and remove US 1116 or VAS 5234 brake bleeder from vehicle

^ Ensure that brake fluid in the reservoir is at the correct level

^ Test drive vehicle after bleeding brakes and create at least one ABS event to check braking system

IMPORTANT:
Test driving the vehicle and experiencing at least one ABS event must be done. Pump activation while stopping the vehicle must occur.

Removed control units must be properly tagged with dealer number, repair order number and VIN, and returned in the box of the new unit to Volkswagen, c/o 1601 Clay St., Detroit, MI 48211

ATTENTION: (Recall - WJ)

ONLY SHIP REMOVED ABS CONTROL UNITS, AS RELATED TO THIS RECALL!