Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing clutch master cylinder Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Pliers -T10005-

t  Hose clamps, up to 25 mm -3094- Removing

–  Clamp off supply hose -A- coming from brake fluid reservoir using hose clamp, up to 25 mm -3094-. –  Disconnect supply hose -A- at clutch master cylinder. –  Pull clip -B- for pipe/hose assembly out of clutch master cylinder as far as stop. –  Pull pipe/hose assembly -C- out of clutch master cylinder and seal. –  Press in clip -B- back onto stop. –  Remove covers on driver's side (bottom) → Rep. Gr.68.

Now remove complete clutch pedal mounting bracket as follows: –  Remove securing nuts -arrows 1- and detach connecting plate -arrow A-. –  If fitted, disconnect cruise control system switch. –  Then remove securing nuts -arrows 2- for mounting bracket -B-. –  Take off mounting bracket.

Release master cylinder operating rod from clutch pedal as follows: –  Position pliers -T10005- in the clutch pedal recesses. –  Press the mounting together -arrows- and separate the clutch pedal from the clutch master cylinder.

–  Turn stop -A- for clutch pedal in direction of arrow and remove.

–  Then push clutch slave cylinder in the direction of -arrow 1- onto stop. It must not be covered in upper area by over-centre spring mounting -arrow 2-. –  Then swing clutch master cylinder in direction of -arrow 3- out of mounting bracket. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following:

–  Retaining clip -A- must be fitted on operating rod -B- of clutch master cylinder. –  Press clutch pedal in -direction of arrow- until it engages. Ensure that it is properly locked.

–  Fit stop -A- for clutch pedal again. Installation position: The arm -arrow- points towards clutch master cylinder -B-. –  Bleed clutch system after installing clutch master cylinder → Chapter.

–  Press in retaining clip -B- as far as stop. –  Push pipe -C- into clutch master cylinder until it engages audibly. –  Push supply hose -A- from brake fluid reservoir on as far as it will go. –  Bleed clutch system after installing clutch master cylinder → Chapter.