Procedures

Clutch System, Bleeding

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

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

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

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

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

• Before bleeding, fill the brake fluid reservoir to the MAX. mark with brake fluid.

• The clutch pedal is in the neutral position and is not pressed.

• For the correct brake fluid specification, refer to "Brake System, Bleeding".

Perform the following






- Remove the air filter housing.

- 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 bleed hose to the brake bleeder unit collector bottle.

- Attach the bleed hose to the bleed valve - arrow -.

- Turn on the brake charger/bleeder unit.

- Apply 2 bar pressure to the system.

- Open the bleed valve.

- Let approximately 100 cm3 of brake fluid flow out.

- Close the bleed valve.

- Press the pedal rapidly from stop to stop, 10 to 15 times.

- Open the bleed valve again.

- Let another 50 cm3 of brake fluid flow out.

- Close the bleed valve.

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

- Install the air filter housing.