02M, 5 and 6 SPD. M/T

Clutch master cylinder, removing and installing, 02M, 5 and 6 Spd. M/T

Special tools and equipment

T10005 Pliers:

VAG 1331 Torque wrench:

Removing
- Disconnect supply pipe -A- which leads to brake fluid reservoir and seal it.





- Remove clip -B-, which secures pipe/hose to clutch master cylinder.
- Separate pipe/hose assembly -C- from master cylinder and seal it.
- Remove cover/lower drivers side:
- Turn clutch pedal switch 45° to left and pull out from support.





- Separate master cylinder operating rod from clutch pedal as follows:
- Pull clutch pedal lightly toward passenger compartment.
- Press both sides of mounting inward using pliers T10005 (arrows).





- Remove entire clutch pedal support as follows:
- Remove connecting plate -A- first (arrows -1-).
- Remove bolts (arrows -2-) for support -B-.
- Take off mounting bracket.





- Turn stop -A- of clutch pedal in direction of arrow and remove.





- Press master cylinder fully in direction of arrow -1-.
- It must not be covered in upper area by overcenter spring mounting (arrow -2-).
- Swing it in direction of arrow -3- out of mounting bracket.

Installing
- Installation is performed in the reverse sequence. When installing note the following:





- Retainer -A- must be on clutch master cylinder operating rod -B-.
- Pull piston rod out of master cylinder slightly and hold using a pair of pliers. Avoid damage to piston rod.
- Push clutch pedal in direction of arrow to engage it, and make sure it is located correctly.





- Install stop -A- for clutch pedal again.
- Installed position:
- Arm (arrow) points toward master cylinder -B-.
- After installing clutch master cylinder, bleed clutch system.