Mounting Bracket

Mounting Bracket

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hose Clamps Up to 25 mm Dia. (3094)

• Hose Clip Pliers (VAS 6362)

• Sealing Tool (T10249)

Removing

- Determine whether a coded radio is installed. If so, obtain the anti-theft code.

- Turn off the ignition and disconnect the battery ground cable.

- Remove the complete air filter housing if it located near the battery. Refer to one of the following:

Diesel engines.

Gas engines.

- Remove the battery and the battery tray.

• Be careful not to get any brake fluid on the longitudinal member or on the transmission when performing the following work. If it does, clean the area thoroughly.

• Place a lint free cloth under the master cylinder.

- Clamp off the supply hose going to the master cylinder using (3094).





- Loosen the spring clamp - 3 - using (VAS 6362) and remove the supply hose from the master cylinder.





- Moreover, after disconnecting, seal it using (T10249/1) (=> top illustration).

- Open the clip - 2 - using a screwdriver or with a pointed tool and remove the hose/line assembly (or plastic line) - 1 - from the master cylinder.

- Unclip the clutch position sensor (G476) from the master cylinder - arrow - and remove it with the connector - 4 - still connected.

• When working inside the footwell, cover the carpet with cloths to protect it from leaking brake fluid.

- Remove the trim and the cover under the trim on the driver side.

There are different ways of securing the impact bolster support - 1 - in front of the clutch pedal - 2 -. The impact bolster support may look different than what is shown in the following illustrations.





Securing with Two Bolts

- Remove the impact bolster support bolts and support - 1 -.

Securing with One Bolt





- Remove the impact bolster support bolt - 2 - and support - 1 -.

Continuation for All

- Remove the damper - arrow - from the clutch pedal bracket, if equipped.





- Remove the retainers - A - for the damper.





- Remove the damper.

- Push the damper near the upper nut - 1 - above the clutch pedal - A - in the - direction of the arrow -.





- Remove the nuts - 1 and 2 -.





The upper nut - 1 - is accessible between the relay carrier and steering column trim.

- Remove the bracket - 3 -.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Some vehicles have a damper - arrow - over the clutch pedal bracket.





• Replace the self locking nuts.

• Replace the hose clamps

• Allocate all components via the Parts Catalog.

There are different ways of securing the impact bolster support - 1 - in front of the clutch pedal - 2 -.





Securing with Two Bolts

- Install the impact bolster support - 1 - and tighten the 2 bolts to specification.

Securing with One Bolt





- Install the impact bolster support - 1 - and tighten the bolt - 2 - to specification.

Continuation for All

- Attach the wire guide - 2 - to the steering column.





- Install the footwell vents - 3 -.

- Install the trim and the cover under the trim on the driver side.

- Press the hose/line assembly - 1 - or plastic line into the master cylinder connection - 4 - with a new seal - 2 - until the clip - 3 - engages audibly.





- Pull on the hose/line assembly or plastic line to make sure it is tight.

- After removing the (3094) bring the return hose back to its original shape.

- Bleed the clutch system. Refer to => [ Clutch System, Bleeding ] 0A4 Transmission.

- Install the battery.

- If removed, install the air filter housing. Refer to one of the following:

Diesel engines.

Gas engines.

Tightening Specifications