As above, how do i use vcds to push out the haldex filter,? I had a download to do this, but it has been misplaced or lost somewhere along the line

thanks in advance!!

https://www.haldexrepairs.co.uk/replace-generation-4-filter-andor-pump/

Thanks for that, in fact, I connected up the laptop etc and had a ferret around, found the relevant section and ran thro' the various stages and the white nylon(?) top had been pushed out, so fairly easy to get the filter out etc. Drained the system, mounted new filter, replaced drain plug and recharged the unit using a 60ml syringe, when overflow occured replaced fill plug and took the car for a short run, checked oil level, needed a small addition.

Because its my first attempt , took about 2 hours, now I estimate about an hour for the next time!

I remove the two screws holding the filter cover on, judge a suitable amount of thread to allow the top to pop up, and enough thread engaged to prevent the top cover being thrown about, and just start the engine for a few seconds and switch off.

The Haldex pump is fired up at very low revs and only takes a few seconds to build up enough pressure to pop the cover off - works for me over the last few years.

Usual precautions over oil spillage, but quick and easy if you have no VCDS. Drain/remove pump if need be/replace filter/ close everything up and  recheck the oil level after a short run.

The only thing I did early on was make a short extra length of harness with VAG plug/socket to make it easier to remove the pump. Cable tie the short excess length out of the way on the top of the unit.