01X, 6-Speed Front-Wheel Drive M/T

Clutch Hydraulic System Bleeding

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Brake filler bleeder unit (VAS 5234)

Brake fluid specification. Refer to => Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control

Procedure

• Open the bleeder valve before switching on the bleeding appliance.

• When performing the following steps, make sure that no brake fluid escapes onto the transmission.

• The clutch system must be bled after performing work on the hydraulic clutch mechanism.

• Before bleeding the clutch system, pull out clutch pedal and top off brake fluid to "Max" marking on brake fluid reservoir.

• The clutch hydraulic system should be bled at the same intervals as the brake system.

- Connect brake filler bleeder unit (VAS 5234), but do not switch on.

- If installed, remove sound insulation beneath transmission.

- If installed, remove heat shield - arrows - for drive axle (left side).





- Connect bleeder hose - A - to slave cylinder - arrow - and open bleeder 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.

• Operating pressure 2.5 bar

• Make sure bleeder hose is correctly installed during bleeding operation.

- Close bleeder valve and tighten to 4.5 Nm.

- Depress clutch pedal several times after bleeding process is completed.

- Repeat bleeding procedure if necessary.

- If installed, install heat shield for drive axle (left side) onto transmission.

Tightening Specifications