Removing and installing vent valve/clutch pedal switch F36 — AUDI
Removing and installing vent valve/clutch pedal switch F36 on Audi: 13 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.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)
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- Pull out plunger all the way (arrow) before installing clutch pedal switch.
📋 Procedure
- Remove storage compartment on driver's side General body repairs, interior68.
- Disconnect vacuum hose from vent valve, or detach electrical connector (arrow) on clutch pedal switch.
- Pull vent valve/clutch pedal switch out of retaining clip.
- Detach electrical connector (1) on clutch pedal switch.
- Release clutch pedal switch (2) by turning 45° anti-clockwise and take out of guide.
- With retaining clip (1) installed, fit vent valve/clutch pedal switch (3) in retaining clip and push through as far as stop on clutch pedal using pliers or similar.
- Check adjustment of vent valve/clutch pedal switch (1) as follows:
- To adjust, hold retaining clip and turn vent valve/clutch pedal switch.
- Connect vacuum line or electrical connector.
- Pull out plunger all the way (arrow) before installing clutch pedal switch.
- Guide clutch pedal switch through mounting hole, press plunger (1) against clutch pedal and secure switch by turning 45° clockwise.
- Check that clutch pedal switch (2) is securely seated and attach electrical connector (1).
- Install storage compartment on driver's side General body repairs, interior68.
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