Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 1235

Note:

Screw cap fully in to get an accurate fluid level reading.

- Check oil level: Check fluid level. It must be between MIN
and MAX markings.

Note:

If the fluid level is above the MAX mark, siphon fluid off.

If the fluid level is below the MIN mark, check the hydraulic
system for leaks (repair procedure). It is not enough to
simply top off with oil. If no leaks are detected, top off with
hydraulic fluid "G 002 000" .

- Screw cap on hand-tight (with screwdriver).

Brake fluid, changing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Brake filler and bleeder unit VAS 5234

or

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Brake filler and bleeder unit V.A.G 1869/ with Rigging set
V.A.G 1869/4

Brake pedal depresser V.A.G 1869/2

Use only new brake fluid with replacement part number B
000 700 A (corresponds to US standard FMVSS 116 DOT
4)

Warning!

Brake fluid must never come into contact with fluids
containing mineral oils (oil, gas, cleaning solutions).
Oils containing minerals damage seals and sleeves on
brake systems.

Brake fluid is poisonous. Due to its caustic nature, it
must also never be brought into contact with paint.

Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means that it
absorbs moisture from the air. Always store brake fluid
in air-tight containers.

Wash off brake fluid spillage using plenty of water.

Observe waste disposal regulations!

Perform the following work sequence:

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Follow user manual for Brake filling and bleeding tool VAS
5234 or Brake filling and bleeding tool V.A.G 1869/ !

- Remove brake fluid reservoir cap.

- With filter inserted, extract as much brake fluid as
possible using the suction hose from Brake filler and
bleeder unit VAS 5234 - 1 - or Brake filler and bleeder unit
V.A.G 1869/ or with a suction bottle.

Note:

After extracting, observe that no further brake fluid runs into
the reservoir (the brake fluid level in the reservoir must
align with the lower edge of the strainer).

Warning!

Do not reuse, (used) extracted brake fluid.

- Install and extend Brake pedal depressor V.A.G 1869/2
between driver seat and brake pedal.

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- Install adapter - 1 - to brake fluid reservoir.

Note:

If adapter - 1 - can not be used because of space
limitations, use Adapter VAS 5234/1 or Adapter V.A.G
1869/1 A .

- Connect the filling hose from bBrake filler and bleeder unit
VAS 5234 or from Brake filler and bleeder unit V.A.G 1869/
to the adapter.

- Remove caps from the bleeder screws.

- Connect collecting bottle bleeder hose - 1 - to rear
bleeder screw, open bleeder screw and allow the
appropriate quantity to flow out (see table on side). Close
bleeder screw.

Repeat procedure on left rear.

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