Mounting Bracket

Mounting Bracket

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hose Clamps Up to 25 mm Dia. (3094)

• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

• Spring Type Clip Pliers (VAS 5024 A)

• Sealing Tool (T10249)

Removing

- First check whether a coded radio is installed, if so, obtain the anti-theft code.

- Turn off the ignition and disconnect the battery ground cable.

- Remove the air filter housing, if it is located near the battery.

- Remove the battery and the battery tray.

• While performing the following work, make sure no brake fluid comes into contact with the longitudinal member or with the transmission below. If it does, clean the area thoroughly.

• Place a lint-free cloth under the clutch master cylinder.





- Clamp off the supply hose to the master cylinder using hose clamps up to 25 mm dia. (3094).

- Loosen the spring clamp - 3 - using spring type clip pliers (VAS 5024A) and remove the hose from the clutch master cylinder.

- Moreover, for disconnecting, seal the hose using sealing tool (T10249/1)(see the top illustration).





- Pull out the clip - 2 - with a screwdriver or pointed tool and remove the hose/line assembly - 1 - from the clutch master cylinder.

- Unclip the clutch position sensor (G476) from the master cylinder - arrow - and remove it with the connector - 4 - still connected.

• When working in the floor area, cover the carpet with a cloth to protect against any leaking brake fluid.

- Remove the driver's side trim and cover.





- Remove the wire guide - 2 - from the steering column.

- Remove the footwell vent - 3 -.

There are different ways of securing the impact bolster support - 1 - in front of the clutch pedal - 2 -.

Securing with Two Bolts:

- Remove the impact bolster support bolts and support - 1 -.





Securing with One Bolt:

- Remove the impact bolster support bolt - 2 - and support - 1 -.





Remove the damper - arrow - from the clutch pedal/bracket, if equipped.





- Remove the damper retainers - A -.





- Remove the damper.

- Push the damper near the mounting bracket upper nut - 1 - in the - direction of the arrow -.





- Remove the nuts - 1 and 2 -.





The upper nut - 1 - is accessible between the relay carrier and steering column trim.

- Remove the mounting bracket - 3 -.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal while observing the following:

Some vehicles have a damper - arrow - installed over the clutch pedal/bracket.





• Replace the self-locking nuts.

• Replace the clips

• Allocate all components via the Parts Catalog.

There are different ways of securing the impact bolster support - 1 - in front of the clutch pedal - 2 -.

Securing with Two Bolts:

- Install the impact bolster support - 1 - and tighten the 2 bolts to specifications.





Securing with One Bolt:

- Install the impact bolster support - 1 - and tighten the bolt - 2 - to specification.





- Install the driver's side trim and cover.

- Press the hose/line assembly - 1 - and seal - 2 - into the clutch master cylinder connection - 4 - until the clip - 3 - clicks into place.





- Pull on the hose/line assembly to make sure it is secure.

- After removing the (3094), bring the hose back to its original shape.

- Bleed the clutch system. Refer to => [ Clutch System, Bleeding ] Procedures.

- Install the battery.

- Remove the air filter housing, if it is located near the battery.

Tightening Specifications