Removing and installing over-centre spring, Passat, Passat CC, CC, Touran to approx. 05.03 and Eos — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat CC (357, 2008–2012), VW Passat B6 (3C, 2005–2010), VW Touran I (1T, 2003–2015); platform code 1F7

• Also covered elsewhere: Removing and installing master cylinder

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• Receptacle (arrow) for tip (A) of clutch pedal must stand vertically.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove mounting bracket, Passat, Passat CC and CC .
2. Remove mounting bracket, Eos .
3. Remove mounting bracket, Touran .
4. Carefully clamp lower section of clutch pedal in vice having protective jaw pads.
5. Separate clutch pedal from master cylinder, ⇒ Removing and installing master cylinder .

6. Press over-centre spring from clutch pedal (arrow 1) while swinging mounting bracket in (direction of arrow 2).
7. Carefully release tension from over-centre spring.
8. Swing mounting bracket back to starting position and remove over-centre spring.
9. Carefully clamp lower section of clutch pedal in vice having protective jaw pads.
10. Insert over-centre spring in mounting bracket.
11. Receptacle (arrow) for tip (A) of clutch pedal must stand vertically.
12. Apply release tool T10178 to middle of over-centre spring and swing up mounting bracket.
13. Compress over-centre spring (arrow 1).
14. At the same time, move mounting bracket downwards (arrow 2) until over-centre spring can be pressed onto locating lug (A) of clutch pedal.
15. ⚠ If over-centre spring is improperly installed, it will jump uncontrolled out of mounting bracket.Place a cloth over over-centre spring.Check operation of over-centre spring.Do this by moving mounting bracket up and down a few times. — Join clutch pedal to master cylinder, ⇒ Removing and installing master cylinder .
16. Install mounting bracket, Passat, Passat CC and CC .
17. Install mounting bracket, Eos .
18. Install mounting bracket, Touran .

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