Removing Clutch

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Counter-Hold Tool VAS 6766 WE 1487 must be fitted on the transmission flange.
1. 1.1. Position counter-hold tool -1- on the flywheel ring gear -2- .
2. 1.2. Secure the counter-hold tool -1- on the transmission flange using an M10 fastening screw -3- and nut -4- .
  
  Fig 1: Fitting Counter-Hold Tool
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  
  Information
  - To avoid deforming the clutch pressure plate, always loosen fastening screws in several steps and in diagonally opposite sequence .
  - This procedure is not required when replacing the clutch .
Unscrew and remove fastening screws on the pressure plate according to specifications.
Information
- When loosening the clutch pressure plate, make sure that the lock on the adjustment device detaches from the housing .
- The lock must dip loosely into the housing as far as it will go. Press the lock towards the flywheel, if necessary .
  Be careful with the adjustment device -arrow- .
  
  Fig 2: Locating Lock On Adjustment Device
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Remove pressure plate and drive plate.