Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Testing for leaks
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
| Tester for brake pressure regulator -V.A.G 1310 A- |
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| Adapter M10 -V.A.G 1310/6- |
| Brake system (hydraulic unit, brake hoses, brake lines and
brake calipers) operating properly and free of leaks. |
| Carry out the following work: |
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Remove bleeder valve at one of front brake calipers. |
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Connect pressure gauge -V.A.G 1310 A- and bleed. |
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Apply pressure to brake pedal until gauge indicates a
pressure of 50 bar. The pressure must not drop by more than
4 bar within the test period of 45 seconds. Renew brake master
cylinder if drop in pressure exceeds specification. |
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Note
Carry out subsequent bleeding when:
brake pedal travel is too long or so-called
»soft brake pedal«
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Other materials:
Assembly overview - skid plate
Note
The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified
slightly depending on engine fitted.
1 -
Underride guard
Removing
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Remove bolts -2-,
-3- and -4-.
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Pull out noise ...
Stowage compartment in the front centre console
Fig. 111 In the centre console: stowage
compartment
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings To open, briefly press the cover of the stowage
compartment (arrow).
To close, push the stowage compartment cover down as far as it will go.
The stowage co ...
Removing and installing left temperature flap control motor -V158-, RHD
vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Vehicle diagnostic tester
First carry out the following work:
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Switch off all electrical consumers.
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Subsequent bleeding of hydraulic system