Removing and installing over-centre spring (LHD vehicles) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8L, 1996–2003)

• Special tools named: T10111

📋 Procedure

1. Remove driver's storage compartment (bottom) 68.
2. Fit assembly clip T10111 from the right onto over-centre spring.
3. Ensure that the assembly clip is correctly seated:
4. Engage the lug (2) of the assembly clip into the cut-out on the over-centre spring.
5. Now depress the clutch pedal towards the bulkhead until the over-centre spring can be removed from below from the mountings on the mounting bracket and clutch pedal.

6. Return clutch pedal to normal position.
7. Turn over-centre spring together with assembly clip T10111 in direction of (arrow A) and take out downwards in direction of (arrow B).
8. Pull clutch pedal into the passenger compartment.
9. Insert over-centre spring together with assembly clip T10111 upwards (in direction of (arrow A)) into mounting bracket and then turn in direction of (arrow B).
10. Insert over-centre spring into rear mounting first (arrow A).
11. Operate clutch pedal until over-centre spring seats on mounting lug (arrow B) on clutch pedal.
12. Return clutch pedal to normal position and remove assembly clip.
13. Install driver's storage compartment (bottom) 68.

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