Clutch Mechanism and Clutch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When removing the transmission, remove the clutch slave cylinder without opening the lines.
If the clutch slave cylinder is removed with the hydraulic line attached, do not press the clutch pedal. Otherwise the piston will be pressed out of the clutch slave cylinder.
Do not tilt the clutch pressure plate. Loosen and tighten the bolts diagonally and in small steps.
To reduce odor caused by a burnt clutch, thoroughly clean the clutch housing and the flywheel running surface with a clean cloth.