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Removing and installing over-centre spring, Scirocco, Golf Cabriolet, RHD vehicles — VW

Removing and installing over-centre spring, Scirocco, Golf Cabriolet, RHD vehicles on VW: 25 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.

25 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf Cabriolet (517, 2011–2016); platform code 137

  • Renewed: self-locking nuts

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  • Clutch pedal remains hooked to operating rod of clutch master cylinder.
  • Receptacle (arrow) for tip (A) of clutch pedal must stand vertically.

📋 Procedure

  1. Disconnect battery Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
  2. Push driver seat as far back as possible and move steering wheel to highest position.
  3. Remove driver side footwell trim and cover General body repairs, interior68Compartments/covers; Removing and installing dash panel end trim on driver side.
  4. If installed, remove knee airbag bracket General body repairs, interior69Removing and installing knee airbag bracket.
  5. Remove footwell vent (3)Heating, air conditioning87Air duct; Assembly overview - air routing and air distribution in passenger compartment.
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  1. Remove cable guide (2) from steering column.
  2. Remove crash bar (1) (bolt (2)).
  3. To do this, remove lock washers (A) for damping.
  4. Pull off insulation.
  5. Push damping upwards in area of upper securing nut (1) above clutch pedal (A) in (direction of arrow).
  6. Unbolt clutch pedal (1) from mounting bracket (3) by removing nut (2) and pulling out bolt (5). [Note: Clutch pedal remains hooked to operating rod of clutch master cylinder.]
  7. Swing clutch pedal down slightly and remove over-centre spring (4) from mounting bracket.
  8. Renew self-locking nuts.
  9. Grease all bearing surfaces and contact surfaces.
  10. Insert over-centre spring (2) in mounting bracket from above while holding end of spring with release tool T10178 in installation position.
  11. Receptacle (arrow) for tip (A) of clutch pedal must stand vertically.
  12. Insert tip of clutch pedal (1) in bearing recess of over-centre spring.
  13. Depress clutch pedal slightly, push bolt through and tighten self-locking nut.
  14. Return damping (arrow) to installation position.
  15. Install crash bar (1) and tighten bolt (2).
  16. Mount cable guide (2) on steering column.
  17. Install footwell vent (3)Heating, air conditioning87Air duct; Assembly overview - air routing and air distribution in passenger compartment.
  18. Install knee airbag bracket General body repairs, interior69Removing and installing knee airbag bracket.
  19. Install driver side footwell cover General body repairs, interior68Compartments/covers; Removing and installing dash panel end trim on driver side.
  20. Connect battery Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.