Clutch System, Bleeding

Clutch System, Bleeding

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit (VAS 5234) or (V.A.G 1869)

• It is not necessary to pre-fill the system.

For the correct brake fluid, see "Brake System, Bleeding".

- Remove the entire air filter housing, if the bleeder (- arrow - lower illustration) is not accessible.

- Connect the brake charger/bleeder unit (VAS 5234) or (V.A.G 1869).

Use the bleeder hose (670 mm) (V.A.G 1238/B3).

- Connect the bleeder hose to the brake bleeder unit collector bottle.

- Connect the bleeder hose - A - to the bleeder - arrow -.






- Apply 2 bar pressure to the system.

- Open the bleeder valve approximately 1/4 turn.

- Press the clutch pedal 15 to 20 times rapidly by hand from stop to stop.

- Close the bleeder valve and turn the bleeder device off.

- After completing the bleeding procedure, and the pressure has dropped from 2 bar, press the clutch pedal an additional 10 times by foot.

- Install the air filter housing, if it was removed earlier.