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Removing and installing mounting bracket, right-hand drive — VW

Removing and installing mounting bracket, right-hand drive on VW: 28 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

28 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018); platform code AV2

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  • Ensure that brake servo (1) is correctly seated in recesses (arrows) of bulkhead (2).

📋 Procedure

  1. If fitted, remove dash panel trim (1) in driver footwell General body repairs, interior70Trims, interior; Fitting location overview - trims, interior.
  2. To do this, unscrew bolts (arrows).
  3. Release diagnostics connector (2) and pull it off.
  4. Remove footwell vent on driver side Heating, air conditioning system80Air duct; Assembly overview - air duct and air distribution in passenger compartment.
  5. If fitted, remove crash bars (2)Running gear, axles, steering48Steering column; Assembly overview - steering column.
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  1. To do this, unscrew bolts (1) and remove crash bar for brake pedal (2).
  2. If fitted, remove knee airbag General body repairs, interior69Knee airbags; Removing and installing knee airbag with igniter.
  3. Separate brake pedal from brake servo .
  4. Remove threaded connection (arrows) for brake pedal (1) on mounting bracket.
  5. Remove brake pedal.
  6. Remove wiring harness (1) from mounting bracket (2).
  7. To do this, unclip wiring harness (1)(arrow).
  8. Release connector (2) on line (1) and pull it off.
  9. Unclip line (1) from retainers (arrows) on intake manifold.
  10. Disconnect line (1) at coupling point (3).
  11. Pull water hose (2) off charge air cooler (1).
  12. To do this, open clamp (arrow).
  13. Unclip line (2) and water hoses (1) from retainers (arrows).
  14. Lay line (2) and water hoses (1) to side.
  15. Pull water hose (1) off coolant expansion tank (2).
  16. To do this, open clamp (arrow).
  17. Remove bolt (1) from brake servo (2).
  18. Unscrew bolt (1) on the right above the brake pedal support.
  19. Unscrew nut (2) on left beneath brake pedal support.
  20. Remove the mounting bracket.
  21. Ensure that brake servo (1) is correctly seated in recesses (arrows) of bulkhead (2).
  22. Clip brake pedal to brake servo .
  23. Check coolant level 19Cooling system, coolant; Draining and filling coolant.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.