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Sequence/Brake Fluid Quantity

Bleeder valve sequence: Brake fluid amount which must flow out of the bleeder valves:
 
Brake caliper  
left front 0.20 liter
right front 0.20 liter
Brake cylinder/brake caliper  
Left rear 0.30 liter
Right rear 0.30 liter
Clutch slave cylinder 0.15 liter
Total quantity for automatic transmission including the extracted quantity from the brake fluid reservoir approximately 1.00 liters
Total quantity for manual transmission including the extracted quantity from the brake fluid reservoir approximately 1.15 liters

Automatic Transmission Total Capacity: Approximately 1.00 Liters 

Manual Transmission Total Quantity: Approximately 1.15 liters 

-- 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 fill if necessary. It must be between -1- and -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Fluid Level Marks On Reservoir
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-- Install the brake fluid reservoir cap -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap
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-- Install the rear wheel if necessary. Refer to WHEEL BOLTS, TIGHTENING TO SPECIFICATION .

-- Perform a function test during the test drive.