Removing and installing mounting bracket, Polo 2002 ► — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 9N (2001–2009)

• Opens: brake fluid

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• The mounting bracket for the clutch pedal is removed together with the master cylinder.However, the master cylinder must be separated from the clutch pedal before removal.

📋 Procedure

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2. Pull wiring harness retainer off body in (direction of arrow).
3. Then carefully pull wiring harness forwards.
4. Place a lint-free cloth under the master cylinder.
5. Clamp off supply hose (A) to brake fluid reservoir with hose clamp3094 and pull off from master cylinder.

6. If supply hose (A) is secured with a spring clip, loosen with assembly toolVAS 5024.
7. Pull clip (B) for pipe/hose line out of master cylinder to stop.
8. Pull pipe/hose line (C) out of master cylinder and seal.
9. Remove driver side compartment General body repairs, interior68Compartments, covers and trim panels.
10. Remove clutch pedal switch F36. [Note: The mounting bracket for the clutch pedal is removed together with the master cylinder.However, the master cylinder must be separated from the clutch pedal before removal.]
11. Pull clutch pedal gently into passenger compartment.
12. Press sides of retainer inwards (arrows) using pliers T10005.
13. Now remove complete clutch pedal mounting bracket as follows:
14. Remove securing nuts (arrow 1) for mounting bracket (arrow A).
15. Remove mounting bracket with master cylinder from bulkhead.

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