Clutch Pedal, Removing And Installing

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Special tools and equipment

Fig 1: T10005 Pliers

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T10005 Pliers

Fig 2: Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1331 (5 To 50 Nm)

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VAG 1331 Torque wrench

Removing

Turn clutch pedal switch 45 to left and pull out from support.
Remove over-center spring. Refer to Over-center spring, removing and installing .
Separate clutch pedal from clutch master cylinder. Refer to Clutch master cylinder, removing and installing and push operating rod toward engine compartment onto stop.

Fig 3: Clutch Pedal Nut

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Remove nut -A-.
Pull bolt out until clutch pedal can be removed.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse sequence. Note the following:

Fig 4: Identifying Bearing Bracket & Clutch Master Cylinder Operating Rod

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The bearing bracket -A- must be installed to the clutch master cylinder operating rod -B-.

Push clutch pedal in direction of arrow to engage it. Make sure it is secure.

Install over center spring. Refer to Over-center spring, removing and installing .
Place clutch pedal switch in mounting hole and turn 45 to the right.