Removing and installing clutch cable — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1H1, 1H2, 1E7

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• Adjustment mechanism of clutch cable must be tensioned with illustrated strap for removal and installation. This is used in new cables for tensioning adjustment device, or is supplied with new cables.
• If required, strap must be removed carefully by cutting open eye (arrow).
• Do not kink clutch cable when doing this. Otherwise, function of adjusting mechanism is not guaranteed.
• There is a defect if adjustment mechanism cannot be pressed together. Adjustment mechanism of clutch cable must then be returned to functional condition .

📋 Procedure

1. Adjustment mechanism of clutch cable must be tensioned with illustrated strap for removal and installation. This is used in new cables for tensioning adjustment device, or is supplied with new cables.
2. If required, strap must be removed carefully by cutting open eye (arrow).
3. Do not kink clutch cable when doing this. Otherwise, function of adjusting mechanism is not guaranteed.
4. Press clutch pedal to stop at least 5 times.
5. Hook in eye of strap above protective sleeve (arrow).

6. Press adjustment mechanism together in area of protective sleeve. [Note: There is a defect if adjustment mechanism cannot be pressed together. Adjustment mechanism of clutch cable must then be returned to functional condition .]
7. Hook lugs of strap onto both pins (arrows) on adjustment mechanism (2nd mechanic).
8. Remove attachments from lever of release shaft.
9. Remove over-centre spring .
10. Disconnect clutch cable from clutch pedal
11. Lubricate hook-in point for clutch cable on clutch pedal with Mo S2 grease.
12. Hook clutch cable into clutch pedal
13. Guide clutch cable end piece into retainer on gearbox and lever for release shaft, taking care not to damage plastic sheathing of cable when doing so.
14. Hook attachments onto lever of release shaft (shown here on vehicles without damping weight).
15. Hook clutch cable into wire holder.
16. Remove strap after installation of clutch pedal so that strap can be reused.
17. Install over-centre spring .
18. Press clutch pedal to stop at least 5 times.
19. Check function of clutch cable
20. Hook in eye of strap (A) above protective sleeve (arrow).
21. Hook clutch cable into clutch pedal.
22. Pull end piece of cable in (direction of arrow 1) and hold it tight, moving adjustment mechanism (B) to and fro several times whilst doing this until it can be pressed together towards bulkhead (direction of arrow 2).
23. Hold adjustment mechanism in this position and hook lugs of strap into pins (C) on adjustment mechanism (2nd mechanic).
24. Install clutch cable on gearbox.
25. Install over-centre spring .
26. Remove strap after installation of clutch cable.
27. Check function of clutch cable

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