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with the Spring clamp pliers -VAS 5024 A- .

– Remove the hoses.
– Move the filter up and remove it.
Installing
– Fill the new filter with new diesel fuel. Thus, the engine works

faster.

– Install the filter.
– Install the filter intake -a- and outlet-b- hoses and, then, the

clamps with the help of the Spring clamp pliers -VAS 5024 A-

4.38

Fuel filter - drain

4.38.1

Engine identification letters ASY

Note

Make sure that no diesel fuel reaches the coolant hoses. If nec‐

essary, clean the hoses immediately!

WARNING

♦ Follow the rules for disposal!

Carry out work sequence as follows:
– Remove the fastening clip -3- and remove the regulating valve

-4- with the fuel ducts connected.

– Install the hose to the draining screw connection coupling

-arrow-, open the screw and drain approximately 0.1 liter.

– Tighten the draining screw -arrow- and remove the hose.

– Install the new sealing ring to seal the regulating valve.
– Install the regulating valve -4- and put the fastening clip -3-

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4.39

Brake fluid - replace

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Brake pedal pressing device -VAG 1869/2-

♦ Brake filler and bleeder -VAS 5234-

♦ Brake bleeding device -VAG 1869-

♦ Brake bleeding device -V.A.G 1869- with Adapter -V.A.G

1869/4-

Use new brake fluid only (which corresponds to the American US

FMVSS 116 DOT 4 standard).

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year 2005:
♦ Brake fluid corresponds to the USA rule FMVSS 116 DOT 4

(brake fluid used up to the date)

♦ Brake fluid corresponds to the VW rule, VW 501 14 (new brake

fluid).

Authorized brake fluid specification in vehicles from model after

year 2006:
♦ Brake fluid corresponds to the VW rule, VW 501 14 (new brake

fluid).

WARNING

♦ Do not let the brake fluid contact fluids containing mineral

oils (oil, petrol, cleaning materials). Mineral oils damage

the sealing and the brake system hoses.

♦ The brake fluid is toxic. Due to its acidic properties it

should not come into contact with painted surfaces.

♦ The brake fluid is hygroscopic, that is, it absorbs the local

air humidity and, for this reason, it is stored in airtight

packages.

♦ Wash off any brake fluid spillage with plenty of water.
♦ Follow the rules for disposal!

Carry out the following work sequence:
Observe the work instructions for Brake filler and bleeder -VAS

5234- and Brake bleeding device - VAG 1869- .
– Remove the cover -1- from the brake fluid reservoir.

– Aspirate with a hose from the Brake filler and bleeder -VAS

5234- -1-, or Brake bleeding device -VAG 1869- or with an

aspiration bottle with filter, removing as much brake fluid as

possible.

Note

Do not reuse the (used) aspired brake fluid.

– Install the Brake pedal's tensioning element -VAG 1869/2- be‐

tween the driver's seat and the brake pedal, pressing it.

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or the Brake bleeding device - VAG 1869- to the adapter.

– Remove the protection covers in the bleeding screws.
– Position the venting hose -1- of the draining bottle in the rear

section of the bleeding screw, loosen the bleeding screw and

drain a corresponding quantity of brake fluid (check the table

below).

– Tighten the bleeding screw.
For vehicles with steering wheel to the left, start bleeding in the

right rear wheel; with the steering wheel to the right, start bleeding

in the left rear wheel, because it is farther from the brake cylinder.
– Repeat the work procedure on the other rear side of the vehi‐

cle.

– Install the venting hose -1- of the draining bottle in the rear

section of the bleeding screw, loosen the bleeding screw and

drain a corresponding quantity of brake fluid (check the table

below).

– Tighten the bleeding screw.
For vehicles with steering wheel to the left, start bleeding in the

right rear wheel; with the steering wheel to the right, start bleeding

in the left rear wheel.
– Repeat the work procedure on the other rear side of the vehi‐

cle.

Vehicles with 5-gear mechanical transmission.
– Remove the protection cover from the clutch drive piston

bleeding screw

– Couple the hose from -VAG 1793- -arrow- to the clutch drive

piston -1-, loosen the bleeding screw and drain approximately

0.1 liter.

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