Bleeding clutch system

Make

Audi

Model

A3 Mk2

Section

5-speed manual gearbox 0A4 › Clutch, control › Bleeding clutch system

Power transmissionBleeding clutch system

Bleeding clutch system Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234-   Note t  The clutch system must be bled after performing work on the hydraulic clutch mechanism. t  In the following steps make sure that no brake fluid escapes onto the longitudinal member or onto the gearbox below. t  Prefilling the system is not necessary. t  Before bleeding clutch system, top up brake fluid reservoir to „Max“ marking with brake fluid. t  Brake fluid specification → Rep. gr.47. –  Pull clutch pedal back to its normal rest position. –  Remove air cleaner housing completely → Rep. gr.23. –  Connect brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- or -V.A.G 1869-. –  To bleed system, use bleed hose -V.A.G 1238 B/3- - 670 mm long, if necessary. –  Then connect bleeder hose to collector bottle of brake bleeding unit.

–  Connect bleed hose to bleeder connection -arrow-. –  Now switch on bleeding equipment. t  Operating pressure 2.0 bar –  Open bleeder valve. –  Bleed off about 100 cm3 of brake fluid. –  Close bleeder valve. –  Rapidly pump clutch pedal through full range of travel 10 to 15 times. –  Open bleeder valve once again. –  Bleed off an additional 50 cm3 of brake fluid. –  Tighten bleeder valve to 6 Nm, detach bleeder hose and fit protective cap. –  Detach brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- from brake fluid reservoir. –  Depress clutch pedal several times after bleeding process is completed. –  Repeat bleeding procedure if necessary. –  Install complete air cleaner housing → Rep. gr.23.

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