1 | Cap |
2 | Reservoir |
X11 | Data link connector |
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Bleeding | |||
Danger | Risk of death when working on component parts and systems with U >= 30 V alternating voltage (AC) or U >= 60 V direct voltage (DC) | Do not touch damaged or defective live component parts and lines or non-insulated electrical connections and lines. | |
Caution | Risk of poisoning from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury from skin and eye contact with brake fluid | Only pour brake fluid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid. | |
Topical note | General information on handling vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system | ||
Topical note | Notes on repairs to brake system | ||
Topical note | Notes on externally invisible brake fluid loss | ||
Topical note | Brake fluid notes | ||
1 | Open engine hood and secure against falling down | ||
2 | Unscrew cap (1) from brake fluid reservoir (2) | ||
3 | Connect brake fluid changing equipment at brake fluid reservoir (2) | Follow the operating instructions from the manufacturer and observe the ventilation pressure. | |
Venting pressure at expansion reservoir | |||
4 | Connect Star Diagnosis to diagnostics connection (X11) | ||
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5 | Call up "Exceptional bleeding" program | Start Diagnosis Assistance System (DAS), call up Division selection, Vehicle selection, Model selection, Main groups, Control units, Suspension, ESP, Actuations, Exceptional bleeding. | |
Subsequent operation steps require the help of a second person. | |||
6 | Raise vehicle with vehicle lift | ||
7 | Start "Exceptional bleeding" program by pressing "Start" button | ||
8 | Carry out bleeding routine | ||
9 | Attach vent hose to bleed valve specified by Star Diagnosis and open bleed valve | Follow instructions from Star Diagnosis. | |
10 | With the bleed valve opened, fully depress brake pedal every 2 to 3 s and slowly release | Follow instructions from Star Diagnosis. | |
11 | Close the vent valve | To do so, maintain position of brake pedal. | |
Bleed valve on floating caliper (front axle) | |||
Vent valve on rear axle floating brake caliper | |||
12 | End "Exceptional bleeding" and "DAS" program | ||
13 | Disconnect Star Diagnosis from diagnostics connection (X11) | ||
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14 | Detach brake fluid changing equipment from brake fluid reservoir (2) | ||
15 | Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (2), correct if necessary | ||
16 | Screw cap (1) onto brake fluid reservoir (2) | ||
| Check | ||
17 | Perform function test of brake |