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Servicing clutch release mechanism > < Removing and installing master cylinder
5 & 6-Speed manual gearbox 01E, Front-wheel drive
Servicing clutch mechanism
Bleeding clutch system

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items

  • ◆ Brake filling and bleeding appliance V.A.G 1238 B

or

  • ◆ Brake filling and bleeding appliance V.A.G 1869

Notes:

  • ◆ Open the bleeder valve before switching on the bleeding appliance.
  • ◆ When performing the following steps, make sure that no brake fluid escapes onto the gearbox.
  • ◆ The clutch system must be bled after performing work on hydraulic clutch mechanism.
  • ◆ Top-up brake fluid reservoir to "max." marking with brake fluid before bleeding clutch system.
  • ‒ Pull clutch pedal back to its normal position.
  • ‒ Connect brake filling and bleeding appliance V.A.G 1238 B or V.A.G 1869, but do not switch on at this stage.
 
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  • ‒ If fitted, remove noise insulation beneath gearbox.
  • ‒ → Connect bleed hose -A- to slave cylinder (arrow) and open bleed valve.
  • ‒ Connect bleeder hose to pressure hose of fluid collector bottle.
  • ‒ Switch on bleeder appliance and allow about 100 cm3 of brake fluid to drain out.
    • ‒ Working pressure 2.5 bar

Note:

Ensure bleeder hose is correctly fitted during bleeding operation.

  • ‒ Close bleeder valve and tighten to 4.5 Nm.
  • ‒ Depress clutch pedal several times after completion of bleeding process.
  • ‒ Bleed system again if necessary.

Servicing clutch release mechanism > < Removing and installing master cylinder