Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics Overviews
Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics Overviews
• Obtain the anti-theft code for the radio before disconnecting the battery.
• Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) cable with the ignition turned off.
• When connecting the battery.
• Lubricate all bearing areas and contact surfaces.
• Allocate the grease, refer to the parts catalog.
I - => [ Clutch Pedal Overview ]
II - => [ Hydraulics Overview ]
III - Hydraulics Overview, RHD - Does Not Apply to the US/Canadian Market
Clutch Pedal Overview
1 Bulkhead
• With the studs for the mounting bracket.
2 Gasket
• Always replace
• Between the bracket and bulkhead,
• Self-adhesive
• Adhere to the mounting bracket.
3 Mounting Bracket
• For clutch pedal mounting.
• Some versions have a sound absorber, refer to.
• Removing and installing, refer to one of the following:
GTI, through 2009, refer to => [ Mounting Bracket ] Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics.
Golf/GTI, from 2010, refer to => [ Mounting Bracket ] Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics.
4 Bolt
5 Over Center Spring
• Removing and installing, refer to one of the following:
GTI, through 2009, refer to => [ Over Center Spring ] Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics.
Golf/GTI, from 2010, refer to => [ Over Center Spring ] Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics.
6 Bushing
7 Pivot Pin
8 Clutch Pedal
• Removing and installing, refer to one of the following:
GTI, through 2009, refer to => [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics.
Golf/GTI, from 2010, refer to => [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics.
9 Mount
• To remove and install, separate the master cylinder form the clutch pedal, refer to one of the following:
GTI, through 2009, refer to => [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics.
Golf/GTI, from 2010, refer to => [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics.
10 Gasket
• Always replace
• Between the master cylinder and mounting bracket.
11 Master Cylinder
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Master Cylinder ] Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics.
12 Clutch Position Sensor (G476)
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Clutch Position Sensor ] Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics.
• Can be tested in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnostic tester.
• In "Guided Fault Finding", the clutch position sensor is designated as the clutch pedal switch (F36).
13 Clip
• To remove and install the hose/line assembly, pull the clip out to the stop.
14 Supply Hose
• Rubber on some vehicles.
• GTI, through 2009, made of plastic on some vehicles, refer to.
• Golf/GTI, through 2010, made of plastic, refer to.
15 Self Locking Nut
• 25 Nm
• Always replace
• Quantity: 3
• For the mounting bracket to the bulkhead.
16 Nut
• 25 Nm
• Always replace
17 Jounce Bumper
• For the clutch pedal.
Mounting Bracket with Sound Absorber - arrow -
Hydraulics Overview
1 Brake Fluid Reservoir
2 Spring Type Clamp
• Not equipped on all vehicles
3 Supply Hose
• Rubber on some vehicles.
• GTI, through 2009, made of plastic on some vehicles, refer to.
• Golf/GTI, through 2010, made of plastic, refer to.
4 Master Cylinder
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Master Cylinder ] Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics.
5 Clip
• To remove and install the hose/line assembly or plastic line, pull the clip out to the stop.
• on some master cylinders, it is pulled out on the side
6 Seal/O-ring
• Installed onto the line connection.
• Install with brake fluid.
• Seal/O-ring version suitable for the line connection, refer to.
• Allocation, refer to the parts catalog.
7 Mount
• to remove and install, separate the master cylinder form the clutch pedal, refer to one of the following:
8 Clutch Pedal
• Removing and installing, refer to one of the following:
GTI, through 2009, refer to => [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics.
Golf/GTI, from 2010, refer to => [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics.
9 Nut
- Refer to - item 15 -.
10 Hose/Line Assembly
• Allocation, refer to the parts catalog.
• Remove the battery and battery tray, in order to remove.
11 Bracket
• For the hose/line assembly - item 10 -.
• Secured to the body.
• Covered by the assembly mounting.
• Bracket differentiation, refer to.
12 Plastic Line
• Allocation, refer to the parts catalog.
• Remove the battery and battery tray, in order to remove.
13 Bracket
• For the plastic line - item 12 -.
• Secured to the body.
• Covered by the assembly mounting.
• Bracket differentiation, refer to.
14 Seal/O-ring
• Installed onto the line connection.
• Install with brake fluid.
• Seal/O-ring version suitable for the line connection, refer to.
• Allocation, refer to the parts catalog.
15 Bleeder
16 Clip
• To remove and install the hose/line assembly or plastic line and bleeder, pull the clip out to the stop.
17 Vent Valve
• Bleed the clutch system, refer to => [ Clutch System, Bleeding ] Procedures.
18 Dust Cap
19 Clutch Master Cylinder
• Can only be replaced when the transmission is removed.
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Master Cylinder ] Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics
20 Transmission
Seal/O-ring for the Hose/Line Assembly or Plastic Line
• The seal/O-ring must be installed in the groove - arrow 1 - and - arrow 3 -.
Plastic Return Hose - 1 -
• Seals - 2 - must be located in the hose.
Bracket Differentiation
