Filling and bleeding the hydraulic system: VW Golf Cabriolet

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf Cabriolet (517, 2011–2016)

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• Bypass screw must be closed. Torque setting: 2 Nm.
• The hydraulic system is a self-bleeding system. Opening and closing the roof twice bleeds the system.
• The oil level must lie between the "“MIN”" and "“MAX”" marks (arrow).

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ To check the fluid level, the soft top must be stowed in the soft top compartment and the pump must be in its installation position.To enable replenishment of fluid, the pump must be detached from the side panel and placed horizontally in the vehicle with the oil filler plug upwards. — Detach holder and remove cover of hydraulic pump.
2. Bypass screw must be closed. Torque setting: 2 Nm. — 2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft)
3. Remove hydraulic pump from installation position (arrow) and set down horizontally.
4. Remove oil filler screw (2).
5. Replenish central hydraulic fluidG 004 000 M2.

6. Screw in filler plug (2). Torque setting: 2 Nm. — 2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft)
7. The oil level must be checked in installation position. [Note: The hydraulic system is a self-bleeding system. Opening and closing the roof twice bleeds the system.]
8. Switch on ignition.
9. Open and close roof 2 to 3 times.
10. Check fluid level in reservoir (1) with roof closed.
11. The oil level must lie between the "“MIN”" and "“MAX”" marks (arrow).
12. If necessary, check fluid level.

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