Removing and installing return spring — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf Sportsvan (AM1, 2014–2020), VW Passat B8 (3G, 2014–), VW Touran II (5T, 2015–)

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Move driver seat as far back as possible.
2. Move steering wheel to uppermost position. To do this, use the entire range of adjustment of the steering column.
3. If fitted, remove footwell cover on driver side General body repairs, interior68Compartments/covers.
4. Remove knee airbag (1) on driver's side General body repairs, interior69Knee airbags; Assembly overview - knee airbag.
5. Remove footwell vent (1) on driver side Heating, air conditioning87Air duct; Assembly overview - air routing and air distribution in passenger compartment.

6. If fitted as shown in illustration, remove data bus diagnostic interface J533(1) from bracket, and push it to one side Electrical system97Control units; Overview of fitting locations - control units.
7. Remove bolt (2), detach crash bar (1) and push to one side.
8. Compress catches (arrows) and pull out pivot pin (1) for plunger/clutch master cylinder towards right side.
9. Swivel clutch pedal towards rear in (direction of arrow), detach return spring (1) and remove.
10. Swivel clutch pedal in (direction of arrow) and hook in return spring (1) (⇒ previous fig.).
11. Connect plunger/clutch master cylinder with the clutch pedal using a new pivot pin.
12. Insert crash bar (1) and tighten bolt (2)General body repairs, interior70Dash panel central tube; Assembly overview - dash panel central tube.
13. If present, install data bus diagnostic interface J533Electrical system97Control units; Overview of fitting locations - control units.
14. Remove footwell vent on driver's side Heating, air conditioning87Air duct; Assembly overview - air routing and air distribution in passenger compartment.
15. Install knee airbag on driver's side General body repairs, interior69Knee airbags; Exploded view - knee airbag.
16. Connect battery Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.

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