Clutch End Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The cover and the circlip must always be replaced.

-- Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID .

-- Remove the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING .

-- Secure the transmission vertically to the engine and transmission holder. Refer to SECURING ON ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

-- Replace the transmission fluid filter. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID FILTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Pry out the circlip -2- for the clutch end cover with a screwdriver -1- -arrow- and remove.

Fig 1: Circlip And Clutch End Cover

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the clutch end cover -2- with a screwdriver -1- or a tire iron -arrow- through the side opening in the housing and then remove the clutch end cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Clutch End Cover, Starter Opening And Screwdriver

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

The removed clutch end cover and the circlip may not be installed again.