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.