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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) strap with the ignition turned off.

Lubricate all bearing areas and contact surfaces.

Allocate the grease.





I - => [ Clutch Pedal Overview ]

II - => [ Hydraulics Overview ]

III - Hydraulics, 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 mounting bracket and bulkhead.

Self-adhesive

Adhere to the mounting bracket.

3 Mounting Bracket

For the clutch pedal.

removing and installing

Eos, refer to => [ Mounting Bracket ] Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics.

Passat, Passat CC and CC, refer to => [ Mounting Bracket ] Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics.

4 Bolt

5 Over Center Spring

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Over Center Spring, Mounting Bracket Removed ] Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics.

6 Bushing

7 Pivot Pin

8 Clutch Pedal

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics.

9 Mount

To remove and install, disconnect the master cylinder from the clutch pedal. Refer to => [ Master Cylinder ] Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics.

10 Gasket

Always replace

Between the master cylinder and mounting bracket.

11 Master Cylinder

Remove and install after removing the mounting bracket. 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 or plastic line, pull the clip out to the stop.

14 Supply Hose

Made out of plastic

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.

Hydraulics Overview





1 Brake Fluid Reservoir

2 Spring Type Clamp

Not equipped on all vehicles.

3 Supply Hose

Made out of plastic

4 Master Cylinder

Remove after removing the mounting bracket, 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.

It is also pulled out to the side on some master cylinders.

6 Seal/O-ring

Installed onto the line connection.

Install with brake fluid

7 Mount

To remove and install, separate the master cylinder from the clutch pedal. Refer to => [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics.

8 Clutch Pedal

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal and Hydraulics.

9 Nut

Refer to - item 15 -.

10 Hose/Line Assembly

Remove the battery and battery tray, in order to remove.

11 Bracket

Secured to the body.

Covered by the assembly mounting.

For the hose/line assembly - item 10 -.

12 Plastic Line

Remove the battery and battery tray, in order to remove.

13 Bracket

Secured to the body.

Covered by the assembly mounting.

For the plastic line - item 12 -.

14 Seal/O-ring

Installed onto the line connection.

Install with brake fluid.

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 supply hose.

Bracket Differentiation