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