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-. –  Pull supply hose -1- off master cylinder.

–  In addition, for disconnecting, you can close it with the sealing tool -T10249/1- (⇒ figure above). –  Release securing clip -2- using screwdriver or a pointed object and pull line -3- off master cylinder.   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. Vehicles with knee airbag   Note The installation location of the knee airbag is above the pedal cluster. –  Remove knee airbag bracket together with crash bar. → Interior equipment; Rep. gr.69

–  Remove cable guide -2- from steering column. –  Remove footwell vent -3-. → Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr.80 Vehicles without knee airbag

–  Remove crash bar -1- (bolt -2-). Continuation for all

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-.