Removing and installing clutch master cylinder with mounting bracket removed — AUDI
Removing and installing clutch master cylinder with mounting bracket removed on Audi: 12 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform codes SF, SG
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- The retainer (A) must be fitted to the clutch master cylinder operating rod (B).
- Press clutch pedal in (direction of arrow) until it engages. Ensure that it is properly locked.
📋 Procedure
- Carefully clamp lower section of mounting bracket/clutch pedal in vice with protective jaw pads.
- Remove over-centre spring .
- Move clutch pedal to rest position.
- Press sides of retainer inwards (in direction of arrow) using pliers T10005.
- Pull clutch pedal in direction of retainer (A) for clutch pedal switch F36.
- Then unscrew securing nuts for clutch master cylinder on mounting bracket.
- Pivot retainer on actuator rod/clutch master cylinder by 90°.
- Remove clutch master cylinder from mounting bracket studs.
- Tighten new nuts securing clutch master cylinder on mounting bracket to specified torque.
- The retainer (A) must be fitted to the clutch master cylinder operating rod (B).
- Press clutch pedal in (direction of arrow) until it engages. Ensure that it is properly locked.
- Install over-centre spring .
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