Removing and installing clutch pedal with extension spring or with over-centre spring, RHD vehicles — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6R (2009–2014)

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery earth Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
2. Remove mounting bracket with clutch master cylinder .
3. Release clutch master cylinder operating rod from clutch pedal as follows:
4. Press sides of retainer inwards (arrows) using pliers T10005 and pull gently on clutch pedal.
5. Detach extension spring. (Shown here with mounting bracket installed.)

6. Press over-centre spring in (direction of arrow) and remove downwards.
7. Remove bearing shaft for clutch pedal, as follows:
8. To do this, turn bearing shaft for clutch pedal anti-clockwise in (direction of arrow).
9. Remove bearing shaft and remove clutch pedal.
10. Align pins (A) in horizontal position.
11. Turn bearing shaft clockwise in (direction of arrow).
12. Bring clutch pedal to rest position.
13. First insert over-centre spring in back of mounting.
14. Now press over-centre spring onto mounting lug of clutch pedal (arrow).
15. Fit extension spring. (Shown here with mounting bracket installed.)
16. Insert vibration damper with recess (arrows) from 2nd spring winding onwards (arrows).
17. Press retainer into notch in clutch pedal (3) until it can be heard to engage.
18. Install mounting bracket .

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