Bleeding the power steering system — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy III (2K, 2004–2015); platform code 2C0

📋 Procedure

1. Check hydraulic fluid level and top up if necessary 39.
2. Raise vehicle until front wheels are free.
3. Start engine and run at idle for about 5 seconds.
4. Switch off engine and check level of hydraulic fluid. Replenish if necessary 39.
5. Repeat the procedure.

6. Start engine again and with engine idling, turn steering wheel from lock to lock three times, without holding steering wheel against stop.
7. Switch off engine and check level of hydraulic fluid. Replenish if necessary 39.
8. Repeat the procedure twice.
9. Lower vehicle.
10. Now, with engine idling, turn steering wheel five more times from lock to lock without holding steering wheel against stop.

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