Clutch Hydraulic System: Description and Operation

Clutch Hydraulics Overview

Instructions regarding clutch master or slave cylinder, removal and installation information; refer to => [ Clutch Master or Slave Cylinder Information ] Clutch Master or Slave Cylinder Information.






1 Clutch Slave Cylinder

• Do not actuate after removing the clutch pedal

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Clutch Slave Cylinder, Replacing ] Service and Repair

• After working on hydraulic clutch mechanism, bleed the system. Refer to => [ Clutch System, Bleeding ] Clutch System, Bleeding

• Brake fluid must not come into contact with the transmission.

2 Bleeder Screw

• 5.5 Nm

• Follow the work sequence when bleeding, refer to => [ Clutch System, Bleeding ] Clutch System, Bleeding

• A broken bleeder screw can be removed with a 3 mm hex key

3 Dust Cap

4 Grommet

5 Hose/Line Assembly

• For connectors to the clutch master and slave cylinders

• With frequency modulator

• The pipe-hose line in the Audi A5, through VIN 8T-8-000100 is a single piece and does not have a frequency modulator.

• Allocation, refer to the electronic parts catalog ETKA

• Disconnecting and connecting, refer to => [ Pipe/Hose Line, Disconnecting and Connecting ]

• Allocation, refer to the electronic parts catalog ETKA

6 Clip

7 O-ring

• Replace if damaged

• Coat with brake fluid before installing

8 Supply Hose

• For clutch master cylinder

• With integrated grommets

• Replace the supply hose of the grommets are damaged

9 Brake Fluid Reservoir

10 Clip

• To remove the hose/line assembly, pull it out, refer to => [ Pipe/Hose Line, Disconnecting and Connecting ]

11 Clutch Master Cylinder

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Clutch Master Cylinder ] Service and Repair

• After working on hydraulic clutch mechanism, bleed the system. Refer to => [ Clutch System, Bleeding ] Clutch System, Bleeding

12 Pipe

• Disconnecting and connecting, refer to => [ Pipe/Hose Line, Disconnecting and Connecting ]

• Allocation, refer to the electronic parts catalog ETKA

13 Bracket

• For the pipe line

• Mounted on the transmission

14 Bolt

• 20 Nm

15 O-ring

• Replace if damaged

• Coat with brake fluid before installing

16 Clip

• To remove the hose/line assembly, pull it out, refer to => [ Pipe/Hose Line, Disconnecting and Connecting ]

17 Bolt

• 20 Nm

• Clutch slave cylinder to transmission

Pipe/Hose Line, Disconnecting and Connecting





Separating

- Open the clip - A - with a screwdriver and remove it.

- Remove the pipe/hose line.

Connecting

• If damaged, replace the O-ring.

- Push the clip - A - all the way in.

- Push the pipe/hose assembly into the connection until the assembly audibly engages.

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