Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing Vehicles with knee airbag –  First check whether a coded radio is fitted. If so, obtain anti-theft code. –  With ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth strap → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.

Vehicles with petrol engine –  Remove air pipe -arrow- → Rep. gr.21.

Vehicles with turbo diesel engine and particle filter –  Remove shielding -A- from particulate filter → Rep. gr.26.

Continuation for all An insulation mat is installed before the master cylinder in conjunction with some engines. Appearance may be different from that illustrated. –  If fitted, remove the insulation mat from the hose/pipe line -arrows-.

In some vehicles, master cylinder is located behind a line for air conditioning system -arrow-.   Note t  During the following work, ensure that no brake fluid lands on longitudinal member or gearbox. If this does happen, clean the affected areas thoroughly.

t  Place a lint-free cloth under the master cylinder. –  Clamp off supply hose to master cylinder using hose clamp -3094-. –  Pull supply hose 3 off master cylinder. –  In addition, for disconnecting, you can seal supply hose with sealing tool -T10249/1-.

Release securing clip -1- with a screwdriver or pointed object –  Pull off line -2- on master cylinder. –  Unclip clutch position sender -G476- from master cylinder -arrow- and remove with electrical connector attached -3-.   Note When performing work in the footwell, put cloths on the carpet to protect it from possible brake fluid spills. –  Remove trim and cover below trim on drive side → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68. Golf –  Remove knee airbag bracket. → Interior equipment; Rep. gr.69   Note The installation location of the knee airbag is above the pedal cluster. Continuation for all

–  Remove cable guide -2- from steering column. –  Remove footwell vent -3-. → Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr.80

–  Remove crash bar -1- (bolt -2-).

If fitted, remove damping -arrow- from lower area of clutch pedal mounting bracket.

–  To do this, remove lock washers -A- for damping. –  Pull off damping.

–  Push damping upwards in area of upper securing nut -1- above clutch pedal -A- in -direction of arrow-.

–  Remove securing nuts -1- and -2-. The upper securing nut -1- is accessible between the relay carrier and the steering column trim. –  Remove mounting bracket -3-.