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Removing and installing mounting bracket with clutch master cylinder — AUDI

Removing and installing mounting bracket with clutch master cylinder on Audi: 16 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.

16 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

  • Opens: brake fluid, clutch fluid
  • Special tools named: 3094
  • Renewed: self-locking nuts

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  • In the following steps make sure that no brake fluid escapes onto the longitudinal member or onto the gearbox below. If this does happen, clean the affected area thoroughly.Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping brake fluid.
  • Clamping off the supply hose with the hose clamp3094 will cause a permanent deformation.However, this does not damage the supply hose.After removing the hose clamp 3094, the supply hose must be returned to its original shape.
  • (Item 1) can be disregarded.
  • When working in the footwell, put cloths on the floor covering to protect it from possible brake fluid spills.
  • Renew self-locking nuts.

📋 Procedure

  1. Vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TDI engine: Remove air cleaner housing 23Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing. [Note: In the following steps make sure that no brake fluid escapes onto the longitudinal member or onto the gearbox below. If this does happen, clean the affected area thoroughly.Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping brake fluid.]
  2. Using hose clamp3094, clamp off supply hose to clutch master cylinder. [Note: Clamping off the supply hose with the hose clamp3094 will cause a permanent deformation.However, this does not damage the supply hose.After removing the hose clamp 3094, the supply hose must be returned to its original shape.]
  3. Disconnect supply hose (1) from clutch master cylinder and plug hose using sealing tool T10249/1.
  4. Release retaining clip (2) with a screwdriver and disconnect pipe/hose assembly (3) from clutch master cylinder.
  5. Unclip clutch position sender G476(arrows A, B) and place it to one side with electrical connector attached. [Note: (Item 1) can be disregarded.]
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  1. Remove dash panel cover (driver side) General body repairs, interior68Shelves / trim panels; Removing and installing dash panel cover (driver side).
  2. Remove crash bar General body repairs, interior70Central tube for dash panel; Exploded view - central tube for dash panel. [Note: When working in the footwell, put cloths on the floor covering to protect it from possible brake fluid spills.]
  3. Remove nuts (1, 2).
  4. Remove mounting bracket (3) with clutch master cylinder. [Note: Renew self-locking nuts.]
  5. Push supply pipe onto connection on clutch master cylinder so that retaining clip snaps into place.
  6. Pull on pipe to check that it is secure.
  7. Bleed clutch system .
  8. Install clutch position sender G476.
  9. Install crash bar General body repairs, interior70Central tube for dash panel; Exploded view - central tube for dash panel.
  10. Install dash panel cover (driver side) General body repairs, interior68Shelves / trim panels; Removing and installing dash panel cover (driver side).
  11. Install air cleaner housing 23Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.