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Procedures






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.

- Remove entire air filter housing, if it is located near the battery.

- 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 charger/bleeder unit collector bottle.

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






- Apply 2 bar pressure to the system.

- Open the breather valve approximately 1/4 turn.

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

- Close the breather valve and turn the brake charger/bleeder unit off.

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

- If removed, install the entire air filter housing.