Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing mounting bracket Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Hose clamps, up to 25 mm -3094-

t  Hose clip pliers -VAS 6340- Removing –  Move driver's seat away from pedals. Vehicles with TFSI engine (with timing chain), TDI engine or V6 engine: –  Remove air cleaner housing completely → Rep. Gr.23 or → Rep. Gr.24.

Vehicles with TFSI engine or TDI engine:   Caution When disconnecting the battery there is a risk of serious damage to electronic components: Observe the correct procedure for disconnecting the battery. –  Remove battery → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.27. –  Remove battery tray -arrows- (detach front of battery tray from air duct if applicable).

Continued for all vehicles:   Note In the following steps make sure that no brake fluid escapes onto the longitudinal member or onto the gearbox below. If this does happen, clean the affected area thoroughly. –  Using hose clamp up to Ø 25 mm -3094-, clamp off supply hose to clutch master cylinder.

–  Disconnect supply hose at clutch master cylinder (if necessary, release spring-type clip -3- using hose clip pliers -VAS 6340-). –  Release retaining clip -2- with a screwdriver and disconnect pipe/hose assembly -1- or plastic pipe from clutch master cylinder. –  Unclip and detach clutch position sender -G476- from clutch master cylinder -arrow-. Electrical connector -4- can remain connected.

–  Remove storage compartment on driver's side → Rep. Gr.68. –  Unscrew bolt -arrow A- and remove footwell air outlet (front left) -1-. –  If fitted, unbolt crash bar -2- (secured by one or two bolts -arrows B-, depending on version).   Note

When working in the footwell, put cloths on the floor covering to protect it from possible brake fluid spills. –  Remove nuts -2-. –  Take out mounting bracket -1-. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following:   Note t  Renew self-locking nuts. t  Secure all hose connections with the correct hose clips (as original equipment); refer to → Electronic parts catalogue. –  Fit mounting bracket -1- and tighten nuts -2-. –  Install pipe/hose assembly or plastic pipe → Chapter. –  Bleed clutch system → Chapter. –  Install crash bar → Fig.. –  Install front footwell vent (left-side) → Rep. Gr.80. –  Install storage compartment on driver's side → Rep. Gr.68. –  Install battery tray and battery → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.27. –  Install air cleaner housing → Rep. Gr.23 or → Rep. Gr.24.