Bleeding the Clutch Hydraulic System In the Car

For bleeding the slave cylinder, refer to Clutch Slave Cylinder, Service and Repair.
1. Unscrew the cover from the brake fluid reservoir.
2. Top up the brake fluid in the reservoir as necessary.





3. Undo the bleed nipple.





4. Connect brake bleeder 88 19 096 to the bleed nipple.
5. Connect compressed air to the bleeding tool and bleed the clutch until clear fluid runs from the nipple.
6. Tighten the bleed nipple and remove the bleeding tool.
7. Fit adapter, Cooling System Tester, 30 05 451 to the brake fluid reservoir. Use two sealing rings 10-45 43 997 to ensure the seal of the cap.





8. Hold the brake bleeder hose to the nipple for about 1 minute or so long as bubbles rise to the surface.
9. Check clutch operation and top up brake fluid to the correct level
10. Refit all components.