Clutch System Overviews

Clutch System Overviews

• 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, refer to "Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting".

• Lubricate all bearings and contact surfaces with grease. For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.






I - => [ Clutch Pedal ]

II - => [ Hydraulics ]

III - Hydraulics, RHD (Not available in the US/Canada)

Clutch Pedal






1 Bulkhead

• With a mount for the bracket.

2 Gasket

• Always replace.

• Between the bracket and bulkhead.

• Self-adhesive.

• Attached to the bracket.

3 Bracket

• For the clutch pedal mounting.

• Removing and installing, refer to one of the following:

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

Eos, refer to => [ Mounting Bracket ] Mounting Bracket.

4 Bolt

5 Over-Center Spring

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Over-Center Spring ] Over-Center Spring.

6 Bushing

7 Pin

8 Clutch Pedal

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

9 Mount

• To remove and install, disconnect the master cylinder from clutch pedal. Refer to => [ Master Cylinder ] Service and Repair.

10 Gasket

• Always replace.

• Between the master cylinder and the bracket.

11 Master Cylinder

• Remove and install after removing the mounting bracket. Refer to => [ Master Cylinder ] Service and Repair.

12 Clutch Position Sensor (G476)

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Clutch Position Sensor (G476) ] Service and Repair.

• Can be checked in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051).

• The clutch position sensor is called the clutch pedal switch (F36) in "Guided Fault Finding".

13 Clip

• To remove and install the hose/line assembly or line, pull the clip all the way out.

14 Supply Hose

• Made of plastic. Refer to => [ Plastic Supply Hose ].

15 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.

Hydraulics






1 Brake Fluid Reservoir

2 Spring Clamp

• Not on all vehicles.

3 Supply Hose

• Made of plastic. Refer to => [ Plastic Supply Hose ].

4 Master Cylinder

• Remove and install after removing the mounting bracket. Refer to => [ Master Cylinder ] Service and Repair.

5 Clip

• To remove and install the hose/line assembly or line, pull the clip all the way out.

• The clip is also pulled out on the side in some master cylinders.

6 Seal/O-ring

• Install on the line connection.

• Install using brake fluid.

• Seal/O-ring version, refer to => [ Seal/O-ring for the Hose/Line Assembly or Line ].

7 Mounting

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

8 Clutch Pedal

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

9 Nut

• See => [ (Item 15) Nut ].

10 Hose/Line Assembly

• To remove, remove the battery and battery tray.

11 Bracket

• Attached to the body.

• Covered by the assembly mounting.

• For the hose/line assembly => [ (Item 10) Hose/Line Assembly ].

• Bracket differentiation, refer to => [ Bracket Differentiation ].

12 Line

• To remove, remove the battery and battery tray.

13 Bracket

• Attached to the body.

• Covered by the assembly mounting.

• For the line => [ (Item 12) Line ].

• Bracket differentiation, refer to => [ Bracket Differentiation ].

14 Seal/O-ring

• Install on the line connection.

• Install using brake fluid.

• Seal/O-ring versions, refer to => [ Seal/O-ring for the Hose/Line Assembly or Line ].

15 Breathe Assembly

16 Clip

• To remove and install the hose/line assembly, line or the breather, pull the clip out to the stop.

17 Valve

• Bleed the clutch system. Refer to => [ Clutch System, Bleeding ] Procedures.

18 Cap

19 Clutch Slave Cylinder

• The gasket can only be replaced when the transmission is removed.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Slave Cylinder with Release Bearing ] Slave Cylinder with Release Bearing.

20 Transmission

Seal/O-ring for the Hose/Line Assembly or Line










• The seal/O-ring must be installed in the grooves - arrows 1 and 3 -.

Plastic Supply Hose





• The seals - 2 - must be inside the supply hose - 1 -.

Bracket Differentiation