Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Notes:

• ◆ Always renew self-locking nuts/bolts.
• ◆ Always renew corroded nuts/bolts.

Removing

• ‒ Pull off handbrake lever trim.
• ‒ Remove rear ashtray (central console).
• ‒ → Remove rear central console.
• ‒ Disconnect handbrake cables from handbrake lever.

• ‒ If vehicle has ABS separate ABS sensor wiring at connector under rear seat, and pass through floor plate.
• ‒ Remove wheels.
• ‒ → Remove retaining clips -arrows-.
• ‒ Unclip brake pipes from axle beam.
• ‒ Unbolt brake pressure regulator from mounting bracket.
• ‒ Disconnect brake pipes/brake hoses.

• ‒ → Unbolt brake pressure regulator spring from axle beam.
• ‒ Disconnect shock absorber from rear axle.
• ‒ Pull out shock absorber bolt.
• ‒ Pull handbrake cables out of guide tubes.
• ‒ Disconnect rear axle from mounting bracket (mounting bracket remains on body).

Installing

Install in reverse order

• ‒ Bleed brake system.