Removing and installing clutch position sender G476, Scirocco, CC, Golf Cabriolet, Passat — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf Cabriolet (517, 2011–2016), VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014), VW CC (358, 2012–2017); platform code 137

• Opens: brake fluid, clutch fluid
• Renewed: hose clips

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• Clamping off the supply hose with the hose clamp3094 will cause a permanent deformation.However, this does not damage the supply hose.After removing the hose clamp3094, the supply hose must be returned to its original shape.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove battery and back wall of battery tray Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery.
2. In vehicles with particulate filter, remove shield (A) from particulate filter 26Emission control.
3. Remove the insulation mat from the hose/pipe line (arrows).
4. If installed, remove air pipe (arrow)21Turbocharger.
5. ⚠ Risk of leaking brake fluid.During the following work, ensure that no brake fluid lands on longitudinal member or gearbox. If this does happen, clean the affected areas thoroughly.Lay a lint-free cloth under clutch master cylinder. — Clamp off supply hose to clutch master cylinder with hose clamp3094. [Note: Clamping off the supply hose with the hose clamp3094 will cause a permanent deformation.However, this does not damage the supply hose.After removing the hose clamp3094, the supply hose must be returned to its original shape.]

6. Release clip (2) with a screwdriver or a pointed object and pull out of clutch master cylinder as far as stop.
7. Pull pipe/hose assembly or plastic line (1) out from clutch master cylinder and seal hose.
8. Unclip clutch position sender G476 from clutch master cylinder (arrow) and remove.
9. Disconnect electrical connector (4).
10. Renew hose clips.
11. Push pipe/hose assembly or plastic line (1) with seal (2) onto connection of clutch master cylinder (4) until clip (3) engages audibly.
12. Test line by tugging on it.
13. After removing hose clamp3094, return supply hose to its original shape, if necessary.
14. Bleed clutch mechanism .
15. If removed beforehand, install shield (A) to diesel particulate filter 26Emission control.
16. Install battery and back wall of battery tray Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery.

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