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Clutch slave cylinder: removing and installing

Check the tool and equipment equivalence table according to the applicability between Seat / VW / Audi / Skoda → Chapter.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Torque wrench kit -SAT 8010-, see equivalent → Anchor

t	Pliers -T20029-, see equivalent → Anchor

Removing

Note

t	Brake fluid is toxic. It should not come into contact with the paintwork due to its corrosive effects.

t	Do not operate the clutch pedal while the repairs are still being carried out.

–	With the ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth strap.

Note

For vehicles fitted with a coded radio, first check the anti-theft code

–	Remove engine cover. → Booklet2

–	Remove air cleaner housing; gasoline engines → Rep. Gr.24 and diesel engines → Rep. Gr.23.

–	Remove the battery and the battery support: → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.27

–	Remove the connection cable along with the selection rod -2-, to do this release the bolt -1-.

Note

There are two types of transfer levers: plastic and metal.

Metal idler rod

–	Fit the idler rod → Chapter

Plastic idler rod:

–	Fit the idler rod → Chapter

Continuation for all versions

–	Loosen bracket for switch and gear selection line -arrows- from transmission housing and lay down to side

–	Remove the pipe -3- from the support -4- on the gearbox.

–	Separate the tube -3- from the slave cylinder by removing the clamp -2-. Cover the tube.

–	Remove the slave cylinder from the gearbox casing by extracting the bolts -5-.

Note

t	When extracting the cylinder, shorten the rod slightly.

t	Do not depress the brake pedal.

t	Do not open the brake pressure system

Installation

Installation is carried out in reverse order. When installing, note the following:

–	Lubricate the end of the rod with lubricating grease, according to → Parts catalogue..

–	Secure the clutch slave cylinder to the gearbox with a torque of 20 Nm.

–	Insert the pipe and hose assembly fully onto the slave cylinder.

–	After having fitted the clutch slave cylinder, the clutch system must be bled of air → Chapter.

–	Adjust the gear selection mechanism → Chapter.

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