Removing and installing bleeder: VW 2.0 (CDLA, CDLC, CDLK, CJXB, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf Sportsvan (AM1, 2014–2020), VW Passat B8 (3G, 2014–), VW Touran II (5T, 2015–); platform code 138

• Opens: brake fluid, clutch fluid

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• Clamping off the supply hose with the hose clamp3094 will cause a permanent deformation.However, this does not damage the supply hose.After removing the hose clamp3094, the supply hose must be returned to its original shape.
• Instead of the seal (2) it is also possible to install an O-ring .Renew seal (2) if damaged.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 67 workshop diagrams for CDLA

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
2. Clamp off supply hose to clutch master cylinder using hose clamps, up to 25 mm in diameter3094. [Note: Clamping off the supply hose with the hose clamp3094 will cause a permanent deformation.However, this does not damage the supply hose.After removing the hose clamp3094, the supply hose must be returned to its original shape.]
3. Clamp off hose of pipe/hose assembly (A) to slave cylinder using hose clamp, up to 25 mm in diameter3094.
4. Lay a lint-free cloth under bleeder.
5. Pull out clip (arrow) for pipe/hose assembly or pipeline to stop.

6. Pull pipe/hose assembly or pipe out of clutch slave cylinder bleeder and seal.
7. Tie up pipe/hose assembly.
8. ⚠ Risk of contamination due to brake fluid spill.Do not operate clutch pedal after detaching pipe/hose assembly from bleeder connection on clutch slave cylinder. — To remove, release clip (2) with a screwdriver or pointed object and pull pipe/hose assembly or pipe (4) off bleeder (1).
9. To install pipe/hose assembly or pipe with O-ring (3), push onto bleeder connection until clip engages audibly.
10. Test line by tugging on it.
11. Release clip (3) with a screwdriver and disconnect line (1) from connection (4). [Note: Instead of the seal (2) it is also possible to install an O-ring .Renew seal (2) if damaged.]
12. Press line (1) into connection (4) until clip (3) engages audibly.
13. Test line by tugging on it.
14. To remove, release clip (2) with a screwdriver or pointed object and pull bleeder (4) off clutch slave cylinder (1).
15. Seal clutch slave cylinder (1) with a plug.
16. To install, check O-ring (3) on clutch slave cylinder. Press bleeder onto clutch slave cylinder connection until clip (2) engages audibly.
17. Check by pulling on bleeder.
18. Bleed clutch mechanism .
19. Connect battery Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.

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