VW/Audi 6-Speed Clutch Bleeder Block Installation .

Skill Level 1 - EasyVW/Audi 6-Speed Clutch Bleeder BlockInstallation Instructions - ES2586656/ES2608027Thank you for purchasing your new ECS Tuning VW/Audi 6-SpeedClutch Bleeder Block, we appreciate your business!The ECS Tuning 6-Speed Clutch Bleeder Block hasfeatures not found in the original factory-installedbleeder block. Our bleeder block is made of blackanodized aluminum with a steel bleeder screw, soit won’t flex or expand, and it is less apt to leak.The fluid passage inside the ECS Tuning bleeder blockis larger, for less fluid restriction and faster operation ofthe concentric clutch slave cylinder.By comparison, the factory original bleeder blockbody is plastic, with a metal bleeder insert. Thisdesign is more apt to distort from pressure andheat, and is also more prone to fluid leakage at thebleeder screw insert seal.The internal fluid passage is narrower, creating afluid restriction that delays slave cylinder response.Proper service and repair procedures are vital to the safe, reliable operation of all motor vehicles as well as the personal safety of those performing therepairs. Standard safety procedures and precautions (including use of safety goggles and proper tools and equipment) should be followed at all timesto eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

RVW/AUDI 6-SPEED CLUTCH BLEEDER BLOCK INSTALLATIONES#2586656ES#2608027Table of Contents:Section 1:Section 2:Section 3:Section 4:Section 5:Section 6:Section 7:Section 8:Which Kit Do I Need?.pg.3Installing the New Bleeder Block.pg.4Grommet Seal Installation.pg.5Bleeding the Hydraulic System.pg.6MK4 - Accessing the Clutch Bleeder Block.pg.7MK5 - Accessing the Clutch Bleeder Block.pg.9MK6 - Accessing the Clutch Bleeder Block.pg.10MK7 - Accessing the Clutch Bleeder Block.pg.13Available Shifter Upgrades:Build-Your-Own 6-Speed Manual Transmission Upgrade Kit: ES#3420447ECS Billet Side-to-SideShift LeverECS Solid Shifter CableBracket Bushing KitECS 6-Speed ClutchBleeder BlockTransmission Service Kit w/Magnetic Drain & Fill PlugsECS Front-to-Back Shift Lever- OR -ECS Exact-Fit Clutch Line 2019 ECS TUNINGECS Solid Shifter CableEnd Link Bushings1000 SEVILLE RD. WADSWORTH, OH 442811.800.924.5172ECS Billet Shifter CableEnd LinksWWW.ECSTUNING.COMPAGE 2 OF 15

RVW/AUDI 6-SPEED CLUTCH BLEEDER BLOCK INSTALLATIONES#2586656ES#2608027Section 1: Which Kit Do I Need?The ECS Tuning 6-speed Clutch Bleeder Block is available in two kits which fit a wide range of VW & Audivehicles. The two kits are identical except for a difference in the fluid seal used to connect the hose fromthe clutch master cylinder to the bleeder block.The illustration below shows the difference between the master cylinder hose configurations and seals.The o-ring seal used at the connection between the bleeder block and concentric clutch slave cylinder isidentical in both kits, for all models listed below.SPECIAL NOTE: Be sure to remove the old seals and install the new seals included in the kits, as shown.For kits containing a grommet seal as opposed to an o-ring for the master cylinder inlet hose, pleasecarefully observe the installation procedure outlined on Page 5 to ensure proper fitment.Lock clipsBleederMK5 and MK6SealsMK4From clutchmaster cylinderES#2586656:MK5 and MK6SealsMK4Concentricclutch slaveAudi A3 (FWD)MK2 Audi TT (FWD)New Beetle (2.0T)CC (2.0T)MK5 Golf & Jetta (2.0T)MK6, & MK7 Golf (all)MK7 AlltrackMK7 SportWagen (all)MK6 Jetta (all)Tiguan 1 & 2 (2.0T)ES#2608027:MK4 337/20AEVR6 24v (all)MK4 R32MK1 TT (225hp Quattro)New Beetle (1.8T)Table of Contents 2019 ECS TUNING1000 SEVILLE RD. WADSWORTH, OH 442811.800.924.5172WWW.ECSTUNING.COMPAGE 3 OF 15

RVW/AUDI 6-SPEED CLUTCH BLEEDER BLOCK INSTALLATIONES#2586656ES#2608027Section 2: Installing the New Bleeder Block Installing the bleeder block is the same on MK4, MK5, MK6, and MK7 vehicles.General procedures outlined below apply to all three models.Part 1 - Remove the Original Bleeder Block:1. Using a pick or smallscrewdriver, pull up the twometal spring clips on theoriginal plastic bleeder block.2. Slide the supply hose from theclutch master cylinder out of thebleeder block.3. Slide the bleeder block off theslave cylinder tube. Discard theold bleeder block.4. Remove the old o-rings, oro-ring and seal, depending onwhich hose style is used.Pry up to1 removeclips(clips side view)the4 Removeold o-ring2Slide thehose outOld bleeder block3Slide the bleederblock off of theslave cylinder tubethe old4 Removeo-ring or sealConcentric Clutch Slave(Transmission Side)Part 2 - Install the ECS Bleeder Block:1. Install the new o-rings (or o-ringand seal) on the slave cylindertube and inlet hose. Install a newo-ring on the slave cylinder tube.Note: For ES2608027 please referto Page 5 for importantsealing instructions.2. Slide the “long end” of the newbleeder block onto the slavecylinder tube. Push the newretainer clip into the grooves inthe block until it snaps in place.3. Slide the hose from the clutchmaster cylinder into the otherend of the block. Insert theremaining retainer clip.1Push the clips downthe new1 Installo-ring or sealInstall thenew o-ringNew bleeder blockthe bleeder2 Slideblock onto theclutch slave tubethe hose into the3 Slideclutch bleeder blockFor tips on how to get at thebleeder block on MK4, MK5,and MK6 models, see the photosequences which start on Page 7.Table of Contents 2019 ECS TUNING1000 SEVILLE RD. WADSWORTH, OH 442811.800.924.5172WWW.ECSTUNING.COMPAGE 4 OF 15

RVW/AUDI 6-SPEED CLUTCH BLEEDER BLOCK INSTALLATIONES#2586656ES#2608027Section 3: Grommet Seal Installation Procedure1) Lubricate the new grommet seal with brake fluid.2) Lubricate the inlet hose at the site of the grommet seal.3) Position the seal as shown and press down firmly untilthe grommet seal fully seats onto the inlet hose.4) The fully seated inlet hose seal is shown above.Gap5) Install the inlet hose from the master cylinder intothe new ECS Bleeder Block as shown.6) The top image shows the grommet seal improperlyinstalled, the bottom image shows it installed correctly.Table of Contents 2019 ECS TUNING1000 SEVILLE RD. WADSWORTH, OH 442811.800.924.5172WWW.ECSTUNING.COMPAGE 5 OF 15

RVW/AUDI 6-SPEED CLUTCH BLEEDER BLOCK INSTALLATIONES#2586656ES#2608027Section 4: Bleeding the Hydraulic SystemTo make bleeding the clutch hydraulic system an easy one-man job, your ECS Tuning Bleeder Block has aone-way valve built into the bleeder screw. There’s no need for power or vacuum bleeding equipment.Here’s the procedure: Remove the rubber bleeder screw cap. Using an 8mm wrench, crack the bleeder screw 1/4 turn (no more). Attach the clear flexible hose from a bleeder catch bottle to the bleeder screw. Inside the car, push theconnect a flexible hoseclutch pedal to the floorto bleeder catch bottleby hand, then pull it uprubberagain slowly.cap- Do this severaltimes until the brakefluid runs clear andopen ¼ turnbleeder hasbubble-free throughto bleedone-way valvethe bleeder hose. Close the bleeder.Reinstall the rubberbleeder cap. Check clutch operation.from clutchmaster cylinderES4557Add fresh brake fluid to themaster cylinder to replace thefluid lost during bleeding.The rear section of the reservoirsupplies fluid to the clutch mastercylinder. It is separated from thefront (brake) section by a divider.clutchSlightly overfill the front sectionuntil it spills over into the rearsection.brakemaster cylinderTable of Contents 2019 ECS TUNING1000 SEVILLE RD. WADSWORTH, OH 442811.800.924.5172WWW.ECSTUNING.COMPAGE 6 OF 15

RVW/AUDI 6-SPEED CLUTCH BLEEDER BLOCK INSTALLATIONES#2586656ES#2608027Section 5: MK4 - Accessing the Clutch Bleeder Block1) Remove the Battery CoverPull up on the plastic battery cover to removeit.MK42) Disconnect the Battery TerminalsLoosen the terminal ends and remove themfrom the battery.Lift the power distribution box off the top ofthe battery.MK43) Unbolt the Battery Hold DownUsing a long extension and a 13mm ratchet,loosen and remove the battery hold downbolt and bracket.MK4Table of Contents 2019 ECS TUNING1000 SEVILLE RD. WADSWORTH, OH 442811.800.924.5172WWW.ECSTUNING.COMPAGE 7 OF 15

RVW/AUDI 6-SPEED CLUTCH BLEEDER BLOCK INSTALLATIONES#2586656ES#2608027Section 5: MK4 - Accessing the Clutch Bleeder Block4) Remove the BatteryWearing gloves to protect your skin frombattery acid, lift the battery out of the batterytray and set it aside.MK45) Remove the Battery TrayUsing a ratchet, extension, and 10mm socket,remove the four bolts at the base of thebattery tray, plus the air filter attachment bolt(arrows).Lift out the battery tray.MK46) Replace Bleeder BlockWith the battery tray removed, the oldbleeder block is clearly visible (arrow), locatedbetween the wiring harness connector andthe transmission pivot arm.Now you can install your new ECS TuningClutch Bleeder Block using the steps outlinedon Page 4 and Page 5, and the bleedinginstructions on Page 6.Replace the battery tray, battery, and powerdistribution box in reverse order of removal tocomplete the MK4 installation.MK4Table of Contents 2019 ECS TUNING1000 SEVILLE RD. WADSWORTH, OH 442811.800.924.5172WWW.ECSTUNING.COMPAGE 8 OF 15

RVW/AUDI 6-SPEED CLUTCH BLEEDER BLOCK INSTALLATIONES#2586656ES#2608027Section 6: MK5 - Accessing the Clutch Bleeder Block1) Disconnect the Air Filter Inlet HoseUsing pliers, remove the large spring clamp atthe air inlet hose connection on the air filterhousing.MK52) Remove the Air Inlet ScoopUsing a T20 Torx driver, reach in at the rearof the air inlet scoop and remove the twoattachment screws (the arrows in the photopoint you in the general direction).When the screws are removed, lift the airscoop out of the car.MK53) Install the New Bleeder BlockWith the air hose removed, the old bleederblock is exposed (arrow), located between thestarter motor and shift relay pivot arm.Now you can install your new ECS TuningClutch Bleeder Block using the steps outlinedon Page 4 and Page 5, and the bleedinginstructions on Page 6.Then reinstall the air intake hose.MK5Table of Contents 2019 ECS TUNING1000 SEVILLE RD. WADSWORTH, OH 442811.800.924.5172WWW.ECSTUNING.COMPAGE 9 OF 15

RVW/AUDI 6-SPEED CLUTCH BLEEDER BLOCK INSTALLATIONES#2586656ES#2608027Section 7: MK6 - Accessing the Clutch Bleeder Block1) Remove the Air Intake ComponentsTo gain access to the clutch bleeder blockwe'll need to remove the air inlet scoop andair filter box.The battery, identified for reference, doesNOT need to be removed in the MK6.MK62) Remove the Air Intake ScoopReaching from the rear of the air intake scoopwith a T25 Torx driver, remove the two airscoop attachment screws.MK63) Remove the Air Intake ScoopAfter removing the screws, grab the air scoopand remove it.MK6Table of Contents 2019 ECS TUNING1000 SEVILLE RD. WADSWORTH, OH 442811.800.924.5172WWW.ECSTUNING.COMPAGE 10 OF 15

RVW/AUDI 6-SPEED CLUTCH BLEEDER BLOCK INSTALLATIONES#2586656ES#2608027Section 7: MK6 - Accessing the Clutch Bleeder Block4) Remove the Air DuctRemove the u-shaped air horn that connectsthe air scoop to the air filter box.MK65) Disconnect the MAFPress the release clip on the side of theelectrical connector and unplug the mass airflow sensor.MK66) Unbolt the Air BoxUsing a long 5mm hex driver, remove the airfilter box retainer bolt.MK6Table of Contents 2019 ECS TUNING1000 SEVILLE RD. WADSWORTH, OH 442811.800.924.5172WWW.ECSTUNING.COMPAGE 11 OF 15