Mounting Bracket

Mounting Bracket

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hose Clamps up to 25 mm Dia. (3094)

• Torque Wrench (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.

- Remove the battery and, if necessary, remove the rear panel on the battery case.

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

• Place a lint free cloth under the master cylinder.






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

- It can also be plugged using the sealing tool (T10249/1).

- Loosen the spring clamp - 3 - using the assembly tool (VAS 5024) and remove the hose from the clutch master cylinder.






- Pull out the clip - 2 - from the master cylinder out until it stops, using a screwdriver or a pointed tool.

- Remove the line - 1 - from the master cylinder and seal it.

- Disconnect the connector - 4 - from the clutch position sensor.

- Remove the driver side foot well cover.

- Remove the lower trim from the steering column.

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






- Remove the retainer - 1 - (if equipped) and move the front parking aid warning buzzer - 2 - in the - direction of the arrow -.






- Remove the insulation if the lower mounting bracket nuts are covered - arrows -.






- Remove the nuts - 1 and 2 -.






The upper nut - 1 - is accessible through the opening of the lower steering column trim.

- Pull the mounting bracket - 3 - off the studs.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following:

• Replace the self-locking nuts.

• Replace the hose clamp.

• Refer to the Parts Catalog.

- Install the retainer for the front parking aid warning buzzer, if equipped.

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






- Install the lower steering column trim.

- Install the drivers side foot well cover.

- Push the line - 1 - and the seal - 2 - into the master cylinder connection - 4 - until the clip - 3 - audibly locks into place.






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

- After removing the hose clamp up to 25 mm dia. (3094) , bring the hose back to its original shape.

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

- Install the battery.

Tightening Specifications