Removing and installing brake fluid reservoir, RHD vehicles — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018); platform code AV2

• Opens: brake fluid, clutch fluid

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• Brake fluid must not be filled above MAX marking (1) to prevent brake fluid from running out.

📋 Procedure

1. Place sufficient lint-free cloths in area of engine and gearbox.
2. Draw off as much brake fluid as possible from brake fluid reservoir using brake filling and bleeding equipmentVAS 5234.
3. ⚠ Never allow brake fluid to come into contact with fluids that contain mineral oils (e.g. oil, petrol, cleaning agents). Mineral oils damage the plugs and seals in the brake system.Brake fluid is poisonous and must never be sucked out by mouth through a hose. Because of its caustic properties, it must also not come into contact with paintwork.Do not reuse drawn-off brake fluid.Always observe the relevant environmental regulations for disposal. — Pull return hose (2) for clutch sender cylinder (3) off brake fluid reservoir (4).
4. Seal return hose (2) for clutch master cylinder (3) with sealing tool T10249(1) or engine bung setVAS 6122.
5. Raise and tie return hose (2) in place.

6. Remove brake master cylinder (14).
7. Remove bolt (20).
8. Carefully pull brake fluid reservoir (2) out of sealing plug.
9. Bleed brake system .
10. Bleed clutch 30Clutch mechanism; Bleeding clutch mechanism. [Note: Brake fluid must not be filled above MAX marking (1) to prevent brake fluid from running out.]

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