Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > A3 Mk2 > Power transmission | 6-speed manual gearbox 02S | Clutch, control | Exploded view - pedal cluster, clutch master cylinder | Removing and installing over-centre spring

Removing and installing over-centre spring

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Assembly tool -T10178-

t	Grease -G 000 450 02-

Removing

l	Clutch pedal mounting bracket fitted in vehicle

–	Move driver's seat away from pedals.

–	Remove storage compartment on driver's side → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.

–	Unscrew bolt -arrow A- and remove footwell vent (front left) -1-.

–	Unclip wiring harness at rear of footwell vent -1- and move clear to one side.

–	Unbolt crash bar -2- (secured by one or two bolts -arrows B-, depending on version).

–	Unbolt clutch pedal -1- from mounting bracket -3-. To do this, remove nut -2- and pull out bolt -5-.

Note

The clutch pedal does not have to be detached from the operating rod on the clutch master cylinder.

–	Pivot clutch pedal down slightly and and take over-centre spring -4- out of mounting bracket.

Installing

l	Tightening torque → Chapter

Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following:

Note

t	Renew self-locking nut.

t	Lubricate all bearings and contact surfaces with grease -G 000 450 02-.

–	Fit over-centre spring -2- into mounting bracket from above while holding end of spring in correct position with assembly tool -T10178-.

l	Socket -arrow- of over-centre spring must be in vertical position.

–	Fit actuator on clutch pedal -A- into corresponding socket in over-centre spring -arrow-.

–	Press clutch pedal slightly, push bolt through and tighten self-locking nut.

–	Install crash bar → Fig..

–	Install footwell vent (front left) → Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr.80.

–	Install storage compartment on driver's side → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.

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