Passat V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2004)
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Power Steering Bleeding: Service and Repair
Steering system, bleeding
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Check hydraulic fluid level and top off if necessary.
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Raise vehicle until front wheels are off the ground.
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Start engine and allow to idle for about 5 seconds.
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Turn off the engine and check the hydraulic fluid level.
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Repeat procedure one more time.
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Restart engine and turn steering wheel from lock to lock with engine idling.
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Turn engine off and check hydraulic fluid level, top off as necessary.
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Repeat procedure two more times.
Leave engine off for 2 to 3 minutes to allow air in the hydraulic fluid to dissipate.
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Lower vehicle.
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With engine idling, again turn the steering five times from lock to lock.
The steering system is bled when no air bubbles are visible in the hydraulic fluid reservoir.
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After completing the bleeding sequence, screw the cap hand-tight onto reservoir.
