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Sequence/Brake Fluid Quantity

Bleeder Valve Sequence: Brake Fluid Amount That Must Flow Out Of The Bleeder Valves:
LHD RHD
Brake caliper    
Left front 0.20 liter 0.4 liter
Right front 0.20 liter 0.4 liter
Brake cylinder/brake caliper    
Left rear 0.30 liter 0.6 liter
Right rear 0.30 liter 0.6 liter
Clutch slave cylinder 0.15 liter 0.15 liter
Total quantity for automatic transmission including the extracted quantity from the brake fluid reservoir Approximately 1.00 liters Approximately 2.00 liters
Total quantity for manual transmission including the extracted quantity from the brake fluid reservoir Approximately 1.15 liters Approximately 2.15 liters

Sequence/Brake Fluid Quantity 

-- After completing the bleeding procedure press the clutch pedal several times.

-- Install the air filter housing in reverse order of removal.

-- Move filler lever on :VAS5234  to position "B" (see operating instructions).

-- Remove the filler hose from the adapter.

-- Remove the adapter from the brake fluid reservoir.

-- Check the brake fluid level and correct if necessary. It must be between -1- and -2-.

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-- Screw on the brake fluid reservoir cap -1-.

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-- If necessary, install the rear wheels. Refer to WHEEL BOLTS, TIGHTENING TO SPECIFICATION .

-- Perform a function test during the test drive.