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Removing and installing master cylinder with mounting bracket removed — AUDI

Removing and installing 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.

12 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Transporter T5 (7H), VW Transporter T6 (7E), VW Transporter T6 (7F)

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  • The retainer (A) must be fitted to the master cylinder operating rod (B).
  • Press clutch pedal in (direction of arrow) until it engages. Ensure that it is properly locked.

📋 Procedure

  1. Carefully clamp lower section of clutch pedal mounting bracket in vice having jaw protectors.
  2. Remove over-centre spring .
  3. Move clutch pedal to rest position.
  4. Press sides of retainer inwards in (direction of arrow) using pliers T10005.
  5. Pull clutch pedal in direction of retainer (A) for clutch pedal switch.
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  1. Then unscrew securing nuts for master cylinder on mounting bracket.
  2. Turn retainer of master cylinder operating rod through 90°.
  3. Remove master cylinder from mounting bracket studs.
  4. Tighten new securing nuts for master cylinder to mounting bracket to specified torque.
  5. The retainer (A) must be fitted to the master cylinder operating rod (B).
  6. Press clutch pedal in (direction of arrow) until it engages. Ensure that it is properly locked.
  7. Install over-centre spring .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.