Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing

• ‒ Remove coolant expansion tank and lay to one side.

Note:

Do not open cooling system.

• ‒ Pull supply hose off brake fluid reservoir and seal.

• ‒ Remove pipe from master cylinder and seal.

→ Separate master cylinder operating rod from clutch pedal as follows:

• ‒ Insert uncoupling clamp 3318 in the clutch pedal cut-out (arrow A). The inscription "top/oben" (arrow B) points towards dash panel.
• ‒ Press uncoupling clamp together with pliers.

LHD vehicles

• ‒ Unbolt master cylinder from engine compartment.

RHD vehicles

• ‒ Unbolt master cylinder from passenger compartment.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence, when doing this note the following:

• ‒ → The retainer -A- must be fitted to the master cylinder operating rod -B-.
• ‒ To engage press clutch pedal towards bulkhead (direction of arrow). Ensure correctly located.
• ‒ Bleeding clutch system after installing master cylinder=>Page 30-20 .