Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing –  First check whether a coded radio is fitted. If so, obtain anti-theft code. –  Remove battery and, if necessary, detach backwall of battery box → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.   Note t  During the following work, ensure that no brake fluid lands on longitudinal member or gearbox. If this does happen, clean the affected areas thoroughly.

t  Place a lint-free cloth under the master cylinder. –  Clamp off supply hose to master cylinder using hose clamp -3094-. –  It may also be sealed with sealing tool -T10249/1-.

–  If necessary, loosen spring-type clip -3- with assembly tool -VAS 5024- and pull supply hose off master cylinder. –  Release securing clip -2- using screwdriver and pull pipe/hose line or plastic line -1- off master cylinder. –  Unclip clutch position sender -G476- from master cylinder -arrow- and remove with electrical connector attached -4-.   Note When performing work in the footwell, put cloths on the carpet to protect it from possible brake fluid spills.

–  Remove trim and cover below trim on drive side → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68. –  Remove cable guide -2- from steering column. –  Remove footwell vent -3-. → Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr.80 The crash bar -1- in front of clutch pedal -2- may be secured in different ways. Attachment with 2 bolts

–  Unbolt crash bar (2 bolts). Attachment with 1 bolt

–  Remove crash bar -1- (1 bolt -2-).

If fitted, remove damping -arrow- from lower area of clutch pedal mounting bracket.

–  To do this, remove lock washers -A- for damping. –  Pull off damping.

–  Push damping upwards in area of upper securing nut -1- above clutch pedal -A- in -direction of arrow-.

–  Remove securing nuts -1- and -2-. The upper securing nut -1- is accessible between the relay carrier and the steering column trim. –  Remove mounting bracket -3-.