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.   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 → Rep. Gr.27. –  Remove battery tray -arrows- (detach front of battery tray from air duct if applicable).   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. –  Use hose clamp -3094- to 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 clip -2- with a screwdriver and disconnect pipe/hose assembly -1- or plastic pipe from connection. –  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-. –  Unclip wiring harness at rear of footwell air outlet -1- and move clear to one side. –  Unbolt crash bar -2- (secured by one or two bolts -arrows B-, depending on version).   Note When performing work in the footwell, put cloths on the carpet 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-. Tightening torque → Item –  Connect pipe/hose assembly or plastic pipe → Fig.. –  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 → Rep. Gr.27.