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Procedure Audi A6 C5 рестайлинг

Maintenance ~376 words

Procedure

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

Note. Part numbers are for reference only! Check with parts department for correct part number. Only use new brake fluid conforming to US standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4 Genuine VW/Audi brake fluid conforms to this specification.

WARNINGBrake fluid is poisonous. Do not ingest brake fluid. Wash thoroughly with soap and water if brake fluid comes into contact with skin. Use only new brake fluid conforming to US Standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4. Genuine VW/Audi brake fluid conforms to this specification.
CAUTIONDo not let brake fluid come into contact with paintwork. Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the surrounding air and should always be stored in airtight containers.

Note the following

WARNINGWhen changing the brake fluid with the VAS 5234 Brake filler and bleeder unit, care must be taken that the fill pressure of 1 bar is not exceeded.

For this reason the brake fluid pressure at the VAS 5234 Brake filler and bleeder unit must be adjusted down to 1 bar. See instruction manual for VAS 5234.

Observe instruction manual for VAS 5234!

  1. Remove brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Insert suction hose from VAS 5234 to extract as much brake fluid as possible from brake fluid reservoir.
  3. Install VAG 1869/2 brake pedal depressor between driver's seat and brake pedal and apply tension. WARNING: Do not reuse used / extracted brake fluid!
  4. Install VAS 5234/1 Adapter to brake fluid reservoir.
  5. Connect filler hose from VAS 5234 to VAS 5234/1 adapter.
  6. Pull cover cap off clutch slave cylinder bleed screw.
  7. Connect collecting bottle bleeder hose -A- to bleeder screw of clutch slave cylinder (arrow), open bleeder screw and allow approximately 0.1 liter to flow out. Close bleeder screw and install cover cap.
  8. Operate clutch pedal several times.
  9. Pull cover caps off bleeder screws
  10. Connect collecting bottle bleeder hose to rear right bleeder screw, open bleeder screw and allow the appropriate quantity to flow out (see «SEQUENCE: BRAKE FLUID QUANTITY WHICH MUST FLOW OUT OF WHEEL CYLINDERS OR BRAKE CALIPERS»(/audi/a6/c5-2001-2004/remont/procedures/#maintenance__sequence-brake-fluid-quantity-which-must) ), then close bleeder screw.
  11. Repeat procedure on rear left bleeder screw.
  12. Connect collecting bottle bleeder hose to front right bleeder screw, open bleeder screw and allow the corresponding quantity to flow out (see «SEQUENCE: BRAKE FLUID QUANTITY WHICH MUST FLOW OUT OF WHEEL CYLINDERS OR BRAKE CALIPERS»(/audi/a6/c5-2001-2004/remont/procedures/#maintenance__sequence-brake-fluid-quantity-which-must) ), then close bleeder screw.
  13. Repeat procedure on front left bleeder screw.
  14. Install cover caps on brake caliper bleeder screws.
  15. Move filler lever on VAS 5234 to position -B- (see operating instructions).
  16. Take filler hose off VAS 5234/1 adapter.
  17. Remove adapter from brake fluid reservoir.
  18. Check brake fluid level and top off if necessary.
  19. Reinstall brake fluid reservoir cover.
  20. Remove brake pedal depressor VAG 1869/2.
  21. Check pedal pressure and brake pedal free play. Free play: max 1/3 of pedal travel.