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Bleeding the clutch hydraulic system in the car

Bleeding the clutch hydraulic system in the car

For bleeding the slave cylinder, refer to Bleeding the slave cylinder


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 bleeder tool.

7. Fit Adapter, cooling system tester 30 05 451 to the brake fluid reservoir.

8. Hold the brake bleeder hose to the nipple and bleed the reservoir 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.