SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing   Note t  Brake fluid is toxic. It should not come into contact with the paintwork due to its corrosive effects. t  When handling the brake fluid hoses, place a large protective cover or cloth with no loose threads under the clutch master cylinder. t  The clutch master cylinder is removed from the interior of the vehicle. t  The clutch pedal bracket must be completely dismantled before removing the clutch master cylinder: However, the cylinder must be removed from the clutch pedal before disassembly. –  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.

–  Disconnect replenishment hose -A- to brake fluid reservoir with hose clamp -U 30042-. –  Place reservoir below master cylinder to catch brake fluid –  Remove the spring band clamp -D- and loosen the trailing hose -A-. –  Remove retaining clamps -B- for mounting pipe and hose lines to stop of master cylinder –  Remove pipe and hose line assembly -C- from master cylinder. –  Plug master cylinder with lock (plug) for lock circuit -SAT 1211-. –  Plug pipe/hose assembly with lock (bushing) for clutch circuit -SAT 1210-. –  Remove footwell cover on driver side → body - inner assembly work; Rep. Gr.68.

–  Disconnect the connector -1- of the clutch pedal switch -F36-. –  Rotate the clutch pedal switch -F36--2- 45° to the left and pull it out of the position. Depending on version

–  Remove clip nut -2-. –  Unscrew retaining bracket -3- and remove. –  Push noise insulation -1- to side. All vehicles (continued)

–  Unscrew mounting bolt -3- on clutch pedal stop -2- on bearing bracket and remove stop. –  Remove the hexagonal nuts -arrows- and extract the support stand -4- from the front panel along with the clutch master cylinder.

Release the clutch pedal from the operation rod as described below: –  Slightly pull the clutch pedal towards the inside of the vehicle. –  Press both sides of retaining clip inwards using pliers -T20059B--arrows-.

–  Press actuation rod -B- on master cylinder of clutch in direction of -arrows-. –  Move clutch pedal completely upward in direction of firewall. This relieves virtually all tension on the over-center helper spring.

–  Slightly compress spring unit -arrow- and remove. Ensure that the spring seat does not detach from the pedal assembly block.