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Mounting Bracket: Removing

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-- Determine whether a coded radio is installed. If so, obtain the anti-theft code.

-- Turn off the ignition and disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the complete air filter housing if it located near the battery. Refer to one of the following:

Diesel engines, refer to [For engine(s) BRM] Description and Operation .

Gas engines, refer to [For engine(s) BGP, BGQ, CBTA, CBUA] Description and Operation .

-- Remove the battery and the battery tray. Refer to Removal and Installation .

NOTE:

Be careful not to get any brake fluid on the longitudinal member or on the transmission when performing the following work. If it does, clean the area thoroughly.

Place a lint free cloth under the master cylinder.

-- Clamp off the supply hose going to the master cylinder using 3094.

Fig 1: Identifying Clamp Tool 3094
GWWN30-10217Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Loosen the spring clamp -3- using VAS 6362 and remove the supply hose from the master cylinder.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring-Type Clamp, Supply Hose, Clip & Hose/Line Assembly
GWWN30-10121Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Moreover, after disconnecting, seal it using T10249/1 (→ top illustration).

-- Open the clip -2- using a screwdriver or with a pointed tool and remove the hose/line assembly (or plastic 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 inside the footwell, cover the carpet with cloths to protect it from leaking brake fluid.

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

There are different ways of securing the impact bolster support -1- in front of the clutch pedal -2-. The impact bolster support may look different than what is shown in the following illustrations. 

Fig 3: Identifying Impact Bolster & Front Of Clutch Pedal
GWWN34-10315Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Securing with Two Bolts 

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

Securing with One Bolt 

Fig 4: Identifying Impact Bolster & Bolt
GWWN30-10117Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

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

Continuation for All 

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

Fig 5: Identifying Bracket With Sound Absorber
GWWN30-10195Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the retainers -A- for the damper.

Fig 6: Identifying Damper Retainers
GWWN30-10188Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the damper.

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

Fig 7: Locating Damper Near The Upper Nut
GWWN30-10189Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the nuts -1 and 2-.

Fig 8: Identifying Removal Of Mounting Bracket
GWWN30-10123Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

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

-- Remove the bracket -3-.