Removing and installing master cylinder with mounting bracket installed — VW

Removing and installing master cylinder with mounting bracket installed
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Hose clamps to 25 mm
3094
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1331
Pliers
T10005
Removing
If fitted, remove lower cover on driver side
General body repairs, interior
Rep. gr.
70
.
Remove
clutch pedal switch
F36
Chapter
.
Remove battery cover and battery
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
27
Battery; Removing and installing battery
.
Lay a lint-free cloth under master cylinder.
Note
During the following work, ensure that no brake fluid lands on longitudinal member or gearbox. If this does happen, clean the affected areas thoroughly.
Clamp off supply hose
1
to brake fluid reservoir with
hose clamps up to 25 mm
3094
.
Then unclip supply hose from bracket
arrow
and pull it off master cylinder
2
.
Pull out clip
3
for pipe/hose assembly to stop.
Pull pipe/hose assembly
4
off master cylinder
2
and seal it.
Move clutch pedal to rest position.
Release master cylinder operating rod from clutch pedal as follows:
Press sides of retainer inwards
in direction of arrow
using
pliers
T10005
.
Note
To assist clarity, clutch pedal is shown with mounting bracket removed.
Pull clutch pedal in direction of retainer
A
for
clutch pedal switch
F36
.
Unscrew securing nuts
2
for master cylinder
1
.
Pull master cylinder
1
out downwards.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
Insert master cylinder into mounting.
Fit new securing nuts
2
for master cylinder
1
, and tighten them.
The retainer
A
must be fitted to the master cylinder operating rod
B
.
Push clutch pedal in direction of
arrow
to engage. Ensure it engages correctly when doing this.
Install
clutch pedal switch
F36
Chapter
.
If fitted, install lower cover on driver side
General body repairs, interior
Rep. gr.
70
.
Clip pipe/hose assembly
4
with new seal onto union of master cylinder
2
until securing clip
3
engages audibly.
Pull on line to check it is correctly seated.
Install supply hose
1
and clip it into retainer
arrow
.
Remove
hose clamps to 25 mm
3094
.
Bleed clutch mechanism
Chapter
.
Install battery and battery cover
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
27
Battery; Removing and installing battery
.
Specified torques
Chapter
“
Assembly overview - pedal cluster
”