Removing and installing clutch pedal, Golf Plus — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5M1, 521

• Renewed: self-locking nuts

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• Renew self-locking nuts.
• Receptacle (arrow) for tip (A) of clutch pedal must be vertical.

📋 Procedure

1. Push driver seat as far back as possible and put steering wheel in highest position.
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3. Remove cable guide (2) from steering column.
4. Remove footwell vent (3). Heating, air conditioning80Repairing heating
5. Now remove crash bar (A) from in front of clutch pedal by removing bolt (B).

6. Remove footwell trim by removing nuts (arrows).
7. Remove bolt (1) and pull universal joint (2) from steering box.
8. To do this, remove lock washers (A) for damping.
9. Pull off damping.
10. Push damping upwards in area of upper securing nut (1) above clutch pedal (A) in (direction of arrow).
11. Unbolt clutch pedal (1) from mounting bracket (3) by removing nut (2) and pulling out bolt (5).
12. Swing clutch pedal forward slightly and remove over-centre spring (4) from mounting bracket.
13. Release clutch pedal from master cylinder with pliers T10005.
14. Remove clutch pedal. [Note: Renew self-locking nuts.]
15. Attach retainer (2) to master cylinder operating rod (1).
16. Press retainer into notch in clutch pedal (3) until it can be heard to engage.
17. Insert over-centre spring in mounting bracket from above.
18. Receptacle (arrow) for tip (A) of clutch pedal must be vertical.
19. Insert tip of clutch pedal in bearing recess of over-centre spring.
20. Depress clutch pedal slightly, push bolt through and tighten self-locking nut to specified torque.
21. Return it to installation position.
22. Install crash bar (A), tightening bolt (B) to specified torque.
23. Fit universal joint (2) to steering box and screw in new bolt (1). Running gear, axles, steering48Assembly overview - steering column
24. Carry out basic setting for steering angle sender G85 with vehicle diagnosis, testing and information systemVAS 5051.
25. Install trim and cover below trim on drive side General body repairs, interior68.

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