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Clutch Mechanism Overview






Clutch Mechanism Overview

Obtain the anti-theft code for the radio before disconnecting the battery.

Turn off the ignition and disconnect the battery ground cable.

Connect battery and follow the procedures to be performed after connecting the battery.

Lubricate all bearing areas and contact surfaces. For the correct grease, refer to the Parts Catalog.





I - => [ Clutch Pedal Assembly Overview ]

II - => [ Hydraulic System Overview ]

III - Hydraulic System Overview, RHD (Not Available in the US/Canada)

Clutch Pedal Assembly Overview





1 Bulkhead

With a mount for the bracket

2 Gasket

Always replace

Between the bracket and bulkhead.

With self-adhesive.

Installed to the bracket.

3 Bracket

For the clutch pedal.

Some equipment versions have a damper.

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

4 Bolt

5 Over Center Spring

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Over Center Spring ] Service and Repair.

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 the clutch pedal. Refer to => [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal.

10 Seal

Always replace

Between the master cylinder and the bracket.

11 Master Cylinder

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

12 Clutch Position Sensor (G476)

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

Can be checked in "Guided Fault Finding" using the (VAS 5051).

The clutch position sensor is called the 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 Hose

Made of 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.

Bracket with Damper - arrow -





Hydraulic System Overview





1 Brake Fluid Reservoir

2 Spring Clamp

Not available.

3 Hose

Made of plastic.

4 Master Cylinder

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

5 Clip

To remove and install the line between the master cylinder and slave cylinder, pull the clip out as far as the stop.

On some master cylinders, it is pulled out on toward the side.

6 Mount

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

7 Clutch Pedal

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

8 Nut

Information and tightening specification, see - item 15 -.

9 O-ring

Installed onto the line connection.

Install using brake fluid.

Seal/O-ring type for the line connection.

For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

10 Seal

Installed onto the line connection.

Install using brake fluid.

Seal/O-ring type for the line connection.

For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

11 Hose/Line Assembly

For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

For removing the battery and battery tray.

12 Bracket

For hose/line assembly - item 11 -.

Attached to the body.

13 Plastic Line

For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

For removing the battery and battery tray.

14 Clip

To remove and install the line between the master cylinder and slave cylinder, pull the clip out as far as the stop.

15 Clutch Slave Cylinder

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Slave Cylinder ] Service and Repair.

16 Dust Cap

17 Vent Valve

Clutch system, bleeding. Refer to => [ Clutch System, Bleeding ] Clutch System, Bleeding.

18 Transmission

19 Bolt

Tightening specifications, see - item 9 -=> [ Bolt ] Clutch Release Mechanism Overview.

20 Bracket

Seal/O-ring Type for the Hose/Line Assembly (or Plastic Hose)









Plastic Supply Hose





The seals - 2 - must be inside the plastic hose - 1 -.