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Clutch - Cooper: Bleeding

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Remove dust cap from bleeder screw. Connect pressure venting unit to bleeder screw (1). See Fig 1. Attach special tool (21 5 030) to clutch slave cylinder. Open bleed screw, ensuring opening pressure does not exceed 1 bar. Close bleeder screw when no further air bubbles emerge. Otherwise repeat the procedure. Correct fluid level in brake fluid reservoir. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: Connecting Pressure Venting Unit To Bleeder Screw
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Fig 2: Bleeding Clutch Hydraulic System
G00386911Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.