Removing and installing over-centre spring, pedal cluster removed — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy III (2K, 2004–2015)

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• Receptacle (arrow) for tip (A) of clutch pedal must stand vertically.

📋 Procedure

1. Carefully clamp lower section of clutch pedal in vice having protective jaw pads.
2. Detach clutch pedal from clutch master cylinder.
3. Use spring-type clip pliers T10178 to press over-centre spring down from clutch pedal in (direction of arrow 1) whilst at same time swinging pedal cluster in (direction of arrow 2).
4. Carefully release tension from over-centre spring.
5. Swing pedal cluster back to starting position and remove over-centre spring.

6. Carefully clamp lower section of clutch pedal in vice having protective jaw pads.
7. Insert over-centre spring in pedal cluster.
8. Receptacle (arrow) for tip (A) of clutch pedal must stand vertically.
9. Apply release tool T10178 to middle of over-centre spring and swing up pedal cluster.
10. Push over-centre spring together with spring-type clip pliers T10178 in (direction of arrow 1).
11. At the same time, move pedal cluster downwards (arrow 2) until over-centre spring can be pressed onto locating lug (A) of clutch pedal.
12. ⚠ If over-centre spring is improperly installed, it will jump uncontrollably out of pedal cluster. Place a cloth over over-centre spring. Check operation of over-centre spring. Do this by moving pedal cluster up and down a few times. — Connect clutch pedal to clutch master cylinder.
13. Install pedal cluster (see the separate procedure).

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