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Mounting Bracket






Mounting Bracket

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items 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.

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.

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






- It can also be sealed using the sealing tool (T10249/1).

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






- Disconnect the supply hose from the master cylinder.

- Pull out the clip - 2 - with 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.

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 "Storage Compartments, Covers and Trim".

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

Securing with Two Bolts:






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

Securing with One Bolt:






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

- Remove the insulation if the lower mounting bracket nuts - arrows - are covered.






- Remove the nuts - 1 and 2 -.






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

- Remove the bracket - 3 -.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal while observing the following:

Replace the self-locking nuts.

Replace the hose clamps

Refer to the Parts Catalog.

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

Securing with Two Bolts:






- Install the impact bolster support - 1 - and tighten the 2 bolts to specification. Refer to , for the tightening specification.

Securing with One Bolt:






- Install the impact bolster support - 1 - and tighten the bolt - 2 - to specification. Refer to , for the tightening specification.

- Install the drivers side trim and the cover. Refer to "Storage Compartments, Covers and Trim".

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






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

- After removing the hose clamp up to 25 mm dia. (3094) , bring the supply hose back to its original shape.

- Bleed the clutch system. Refer to => [ Clutch System, Bleeding ] Procedures.

- Install the battery.

Tightening Specifications