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.