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Procedures






Clutch System, Bleeding

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit (VAS 5234)

It is not necessary to pre-fill the system.

- Remove the engine cover/air filter if it is near the battery.

- Connect (VAS 5234).

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

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

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






- Apply 2 bar pressure to the system.

- Open the bleed valve approximately 1/4 turn.

- Move the clutch pedal manually 15 to 20 times very quickly from stop to stop.

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

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

- Install the engine cover/air filter if it was removed earlier.