Bleeding the hydraulic clutch system in the car
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Bleeding the hydraulic clutch system in the car
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1.
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Unscrew the cap on the brake fluid reservoir.
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2.
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Top up with brake fluid if necessary.
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3.
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Open the bleeder nipple.
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4.
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Connect bleeder tool 88 19 096 to the bleed nipple.
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5.
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Apply compressed air to the bleeder tool and bleed the clutch until fluid appears at the nipple.
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6.
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Tighten the bleeder nipple remove the bleeder tool. Check the function of the clutch and top up with brake fluid to the correct level.
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If the slave cylinder has been changed or drained:
If the gearbox has been removed, see
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1.
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Carry out points 1 to 5 as described above.
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2.
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Tighten the bleeder nipple.
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3.
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Depress and hold down the clutch pedal.
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4.
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Open the bleeder nipple.
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5.
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Tighten the bleeder nipple.
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6.
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Let up the clutch pedal.
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7.
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Repeat points 3 to 6 several times (6-7).
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8.
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Check the function of the clutch and top up with brake fluid to the correct level.
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