royclark

The screen is not removable from the reservoir.

turbo97se

Just did this today following the DIY here. Everything was smooth. Only thing I can add here is that I used an dental syringe used to flush back teeth after oral surgery to suck the old fluid out of the reservoir … thanks to the person that mentioned the yellow cap. There are 2 small holes under the yellow cap, the dental syringe fit perfectly and pulled out the correct amount of fluid (not allowing the reservoir to run dry).

I could not figure out how to pull out the screen and since everything is plastic didn't want to damage it … luckily saw the comment about the yellow cap.

jetsfan101

Is it OK to use the vag com to bleed ABS brake pump REGARDLESS whether or not you let the air into the system? You know, just to be on the safe side?

r1racer

If it ain't broke don't try to fix it.

jetsfan101

how will i know if i got air in the system?

r1racer

If you didn't let it go dry you should be fine.

2014Q5

Is this the same procedure for 2014 Q5?

A6Gary

Yes. Used the same procedure on my 2006 A6 Avant and my 2014 Q5. However, you can reach the bleeder valve on the front Q5 calipers through the wheel w/o removing the wheel - makes it easy to bleed the system at least on the fronts.

2014Q5

Thanks, any special tool needed like the Vagcom?

A6Gary

Nope, just a pressure bleeder, a bottle/tube to collect the old fluid, and a couple of wrenches.