Removing and installing over-centre spring with mounting bracket installed (Touran from approx. 06.03) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touran I (1T, 2003–2015)

• Renewed: self-locking nuts

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• The clutch pedal remains hooked to operating rod of master cylinder.
• Renew self-locking nuts.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove storage compartment on driver side General body repairs, interior68Compartments, covers and trims; Removing and installing storage compartment on driver side.
2. Remove crash bar (A) by removing bolt (B) and loosening bolt (C).
3. Unbolt fuse holder and relay carrier and secure to dash panel Electrical system97Removing and installing fuse holders and relay carriers; Removing and installing relay plate and relay carrier.
4. Remove bracket for relay carrier, onboard supply control unit J519 and fuse holder. Electrical system97Removing and installing control units; Removing and installing onboard supply control unit
5. To remove over-centre spring from mounting bracket (A), carefully cut through cable tie (arrow).

6. Remove steering column universal joint from steering box Running gear, axles, steering48Assembly overview - steering column; Removing and installing steering column.
7. Unbolt clutch pedal (1) from mounting bracket (3) by removing nut (2) and pulling out bolt (5). [Note: The clutch pedal remains hooked to operating rod of master cylinder.]
8. Swing clutch pedal down slightly and remove over-centre spring (4) from mounting bracket. [Note: Renew self-locking nuts.]
9. Insert over-centre spring in mounting bracket from above while holding end of spring with release tool T10178 in installation position.
10. Insert tip of clutch pedal in bearing recess of over-centre spring.
11. Depress clutch pedal slightly, push bolt through and tighten self-locking nut.
12. Attach steering column universal joint to steering box Running gear, axles, steering48Assembly overview - steering column; Removing and installing steering column.
13. Install crash bar (A), (bolt (B) and bolt (C)).
14. Install storage compartment and cover on driver side, General body repairs, interior68Compartments, covers and trims; Removing and installing storage compartment on driver side.
15. Carry out basic setting for steering angle sender G85 with vehicle diagnosis, testing and information systemVAS 5051.

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