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Removing and installing mounting for brake servo push rod — AUDI

Removing and installing mounting for brake servo push rod 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: Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

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  • If possible, stop on brake pedal should always be left installed; otherwise mounting for brake light sensor could break off if brake pedal is released too abruptly. — Remove dash panel trim on driver's side (1 ... 3).
  • If possible, stop (17) on brake pedal should always be left installed; otherwise mounting for brake light sensor (10) could break off if brake pedal is released too abruptly.

📋 Procedure

  1. ⚠ If possible, stop on brake pedal should always be left installed; otherwise mounting for brake light sensor could break off if brake pedal is released too abruptly. — Remove dash panel trim on driver's side (1 ... 3).
  2. Unplug electrical connector (C) on footwell vent.
  3. Remove footwell vent (A-B).
  4. Remove brake light sensor (10).
  5. Separate brake pedal from brake servo .
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  1. ⚠ If possible, stop on brake pedal should always be left installed; otherwise mounting for brake light sensor could break off if brake pedal is released too abruptly. — Using a suitable tool, pry mounting (15) for brake servo push rod out of brake pedal. [Note: If possible, stop (17) on brake pedal should always be left installed; otherwise mounting for brake light sensor (10) could break off if brake pedal is released too abruptly.]
  2. Fit mounting for brake servo push rod together with bearing shell into brake pedal.
  3. Hold ball head of push rod in front of mounting and push brake pedal in direction of brake servo so that the ball head audibly locks into place.
  4. Install brake light sensor .
  5. Install footwell vent (A-B).
  6. Plug in electrical connector (C) on footwell vent.
  7. Install dash panel trim on driver's side (1 ... 3).

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.