Bleeding clutch system: VW Golf V / Jetta / Golf VI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009), VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013); platform codes 5M1, 521

• Opens: brake fluid

📋 Procedure

1. Remove complete air filter housing if it hinders access to slave cylinder 23Repairing diesel direct injection system or 24Repairing injection system.
2. Connect brake filling and bleeding equipment.
3. Connect bleeder hose to collector bottle of brake bleeding equipment.
4. Connect bleeder hose to bleeder valve (arrow).
5. Switch on brake filling and bleeding equipment.

6. Open bleeder valve.
7. Bleed off about 100 cm3 brake fluid.
8. Close bleeder valve.
9. Rapidly operate pedal from stop to stop 10 to 15 times.
10. Open bleeder valve.
11. Bleed off an additional 50 cm3 brake fluid.
12. Close bleeder valve.
13. Switch off brake filling and bleeding equipment and relieve pressure completely from equipment.
14. Depress clutch pedal several times after completion of bleeding process.
15. Install complete air filter housing, if necessary with bleeder valve 23Repairing diesel direct injection system or 24Repairing injection system

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