SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing –  First check whether a coded radio is fitted. If so, obtain anti-theft code. –  With ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth strap.

–  Remove air duct trim -1--arrows-. –  Remove battery trim -2-. –  Pull connector off coolant expansion tank. –  Unbolt coolant expansion tank and place to side. Do not open cooling system. –  Remove battery and battery tray → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.27. –  Remove ABS hydraulic unit → ABS system; Rep. Gr.45. –  Place lint-free cloth in engine compartment below supply hose to brake fluid reservoir.

–  Clamp off supply hose -A- to brake fluid reservoir with hose clamp -3094-.

–  If a spring-type clip -B- is fitted, loosen it with spring-type clip pliers -VAS 5024-. –  Pull supply hose -A- off master cylinder connection and seal end. –  Pull clip -C- for pipe/hose line out of master cylinder -arrow-. –  Pull pipe/hose line -D- out of master cylinder and seal. –  Remove covers on driver side → General body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr.68. –  Unhook relay plate from both retainers, unscrew upper fastener and tie up relay plate → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.97.

–  Remove cover from mounting bracket -arrow 1- and -arrow 2-. –  Remove clutch pedal switch -F36- → Item.

–  Screw bolt M10 -arrow- into hole and lock.    Dimension -a- = 25 mm   Note! The bolt -arrow- prevents the fully-stretched over-centre spring from springing out with master cylinder removed.

Release master cylinder operating rod from clutch pedal as follows: –  Insert pliers -T10005- into opening for operating rod mounting. –  Press sides of retainer inwards -arrows- using pliers -T10005-. –  Pull clutch pedal gently into passenger compartment. –  Remove operating rod with retainer from pedal and push into engine compartment to stop.

–  Unscrew securing bolts -arrows- for master cylinder.