Removal and Replacement
Clutch System Overview
• Obtain the anti-theft code for the radio before disconnecting the battery.
• Turn off the ignition and disconnect the battery ground cable.
• When connecting the battery.
• Lubricate all bearing areas and contact surfaces.
• For the correct grease, refer to the Parts Catalog.
I - => [ Clutch Pedal Overview ]
II - => [ Clutch Hydraulics Overview ]
III - Clutch Hydraulics Overview, Right Hand Drive (RHD) (Does not apply to the US/Canadian Market)
Clutch Pedal Overview
1 Bulkhead
• With a mount for the bracket.
2 Gasket
• Always replace
• Between the bracket and the bulkhead.
• Self-adhesive
• Attached to the bracket.
3 Mounting Bracket
• For the clutch pedal mounting.
• Some equipment versions have a damper, refer to => [ Clutch Pedal Bracket with Damper ].
• Removing and installing, refer to one of the following:
• Rabbit, for MY 2006-2009, refer to => [ Mounting Bracket ] Mounting Bracket.
• Golf, from MY 2010, refer to => [ Mounting Bracket ] Mounting Bracket.
4 Bolt
5 Over-Center Spring
• Removing and installing, refer to one of the following:
• Rabbit, for MY 2006-2009, refer to => [ Over-Center Spring ] Over-Center Spring.
• Golf, from MY 2010, refer to => [ Over-Center Spring ] Over-Center Spring.
6 Bushing
7 Pin
8 Clutch Pedal
• Removing and installing, refer to one of the following:
• Rabbit, for MY 2006-2009, refer to => [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal.
• Golf, from MY 2010, refer to=> [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal.
9 Mount
• For removal and installation, separate the master cylinder from the clutch pedal. Refer to one of the following:
• Rabbit, for MY 2006-2009, refer to => [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal.
• Golf, from MY 2010, refer to => [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal.
10 Gasket
• Always replace
• Between the master cylinder and the clutch pedal bracket.
11 Clutch Master Cylinder
• Remove and install after removing the clutch pedal bracket. Refer to => [ Clutch Master Cylinder ] Service and Repair.
12 Clutch Position Sensor (G476)
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ ] Service and Repair.
• Can be checked in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnostic tester.
• The clutch position sensor is called clutch pedal switch (F36) in "Guided Fault Finding".
13 Clip
• The clip must be removed in order to remove/install the hose/line assembly.
14 Supply Hose
• Plastic
15 Self-Locking Nut
• 25 Nm
• Always replace
• Quantity: 3
• For the bracket to the bulkhead.
16 Nut
• 25 Nm
• Always replace
17 Jounce Bumper
• For the clutch pedal.
Clutch Pedal Bracket with Damper
- Damper - arrow -
Clutch Hydraulics Overview
1 Brake Fluid Reservoir
2 Spring Clamp
• Not on all vehicles.
3 Supply Hose
• Plastic
4 Clutch Master Cylinder
• Removing and installing => [ Clutch Master Cylinder ] Service and Repair.
5 Clip
• The clip must be removed in order to remove/install the hose/line assembly.
6 Mount
• For removal and installation, disconnect the master cylinder from the clutch pedal. Refer to one of the following:
• Rabbit, for MY 2006-2009, refer to => [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal.
• Golf, from MY 2010, refer to => [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal.
7 Clutch Pedal
• Removing and installing, refer to one of the following:
• Rabbit, for MY 2006-2009, refer to => [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal.
• Golf, from MY 2010, refer to => [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal.
8 Nut
• See - item 15 - in => [ Clutch Pedal Overview ].
9 Seal/O-ring
• Installed on the hose/line assembly connection.
• Install using brake fluid.
• Seal/O-ring type, refer to => [ Seal/O-ring Type for the Hose/Line
Assembly ].
• For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
10 Hose/Line Assembly
• For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
• To remove the hose/line assembly, remove the battery and battery tray.
11 Bracket
• Attached to the body.
12 Seal/O-ring
• Install on the hose/line assembly connection.
• Install using brake fluid.
• Seal/O-ring type, refer to => [ Seal/O-ring Type for the Hose/Line
Assembly ].
• For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
13 Clip
• The clip must be removed in order to remove/install the hose/line assembly.
14 Clutch Slave Cylinder
• Removing and installing. Refer to => [ Clutch Slave Cylinder ] Service and Repair.
15 Bolt
• See - item 9 - in => [ Clutch Release Mechanism ] Service and Repair.
16 Vent Valve
• Clutch system, bleeding. Refer to => [ Clutch System, Bleeding ] Procedures.
17 Cap
18 Transmission
19 Bracket
20 Bolt
• 20 Nm
Seal/O-ring Type for the Hose/Line Assembly
• The seal/O-ring must be installed in the groove - arrows 1 and 3 -.
Plastic Supply Hose
• The seals - 2 - must be inside the plastic supply hose - 1 -.