Bleed Clutch System In The Car

1. Unscrew the cover from the brake fluid reservoir.
2. Top up the brake fluid in the reservoir as necessary.





3. Undo the bleed nipple.





4. Connect brake bleeder 88 19 096 to the bleed nipple.
5. Connect compressed air to the bleeding tool and bleed the clutch until clear fluid runs from the nipple.
6. Tighten the bleed nipple and remove the bleeding tool. Check clutch operation and top up brake fluid to the correct level
7. Refit all components.

If the slave cylinder has been changed or drained:
If the gearbox is removed from the vehicle, refer to Clutch Slave Cylinder, Service and Repair.
1. Carry out points 1 to 5 above.
2. Tighten the bleed nipple.
3. Depress the clutch pedal and hold it down.
4. Open the bleed nipple.
5. Tighten the bleed nipple.
6. Raise the clutch pedal.
7. Repeat points 3 to 6 a number of times (6 or 7).
8. Check clutch operation and top up brake fluid to the correct level.