Mounting Bracket: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Special tools and workshop equipment 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.

-- Remove the battery and, if necessary, remove the rear panel on the battery case. Refer to Removal and Installation .

NOTE:

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.

Fig 1: Sealing Tool T10249/1 & Hose Clamp

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

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

-- More over, for disconnecting, seal it using the sealing tool T10249/1.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring-Type Clamp, Supply Hose, Clip & Hose/Line Assembly

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-- Pull the circlip -2- out using a screwdriver or pointed tool and remove the line -1- from the master cylinder.

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

NOTE:

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

-- Remove the drivers side trim and the cover under the trim. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Fig 3: Identifying Cable Ties, Cable Guide & Floor Vent

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

-- Remove the footwell vent -3-. Refer to Removal and Installation

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

Securing with Two Bolts:

Fig 4: Fastening Impact Bolster In Front Of Clutch Pedal

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

Securing with One Bolt:

Fig 5: Identifying Impact Bolster & Bolt

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

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

Fig 6: Bracket With Sound Absorber

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-- Remove the retainers -A-.

Fig 7: Sound Absorber Retainers

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-- Remove the sound absorber.

-- Push the sound absorber near the upper nut -1- above the clutch pedal -A- in the -direction of the arrow-.

Fig 8: Pushing Sound Absorber Near Upper Nut Above Clutch Pedal

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-- Remove the nuts -1 and 2-.

Fig 9: Removing Mounting Bracket

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The upper nut -1- is accessible between the relay carrier and the 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 sound absorber -arrow- over the bracket/clutch pedal.

Fig 10: Bracket With Sound Absorber

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NOTE:

Replace the self-locking nuts.

Replace the hose clamps

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

Securing with Two Bolts:

Fig 11: Fastening Impact Bolster In Front Of Clutch Pedal

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-- Install the impact bolster support -1- and tighten the bolts to specification. Refer to Tightening Specifications .

Securing with One Bolt:

Fig 12: Identifying Impact Bolster & Bolt

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

-- Install the trim and the cover on the driver side. Refer to Removal and Installation .

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

Fig 13: Identifying Hose/Line Assembly, O-Ring, Master Cylinder Connection & Securing Clip

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

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

-- Bleed the clutch system. Refer to CLUTCH SYSTEM, BLEEDING .

-- Install the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .