AUDI A4 1999 B5 / 1.G 01W Transmission Clutch Mechanism Servicing Workshop Manual
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Clutch mechanism, servicing 
     
Notes:  
     
Determine the correct coding for the anti-theft 
radio (if equipped). 
     Switch the ignition off and disconnect battery 
Ground (GND) strap. 
     Lubricate all bearings and contact surfaces with 
G 052 142 A 2 polycarbamide grease. 
     Before working on the pedal cluster, remove the 
driver's side storage compartment 
     
       Repair Manual, Body Interior, Repair Group 
68.
   
     
Make sure that no brake fluid escapes into the 
plenum chamber or onto the transmission 
below. If this does happen, clean the affected 
areas thoroughly. 
     When working in the floor area, cover the 
carpet with a cloth to protect against any 
leaking brake fluid. 
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Clutch pedal and clutch control overview
 
1 - 
Mounting bracket 
Removing and installing   Repair Manual, 
Brake System, Repair Group 46 
2 - 
Pivot pin 
For clutch and brake pedalsInstallation position: groove (arrow) facing 
clutch pedal 
3 - 
Locking clip 
4 - 
Socket-head bolt 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
5 - 
Brake pedal 
6 - 
Clutch pedal Removing and installing   Page 30
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7 - 
Pin and locking plate 
Clip onto clutch pedal
8 - 
Locking clip 
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9 - 
Clutch master cylinder 
Removing and installing   Page 30
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Do not operate after clutch pedal has been 
removed 
10 - 
Socket-head bolt 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
11 - 
Mount Insert in mounting bracket with over-center 
spring 
12 - 
Over-center spring Application   parts catalogRemove and install together with clutch 
pedal  Page 30
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13 - 
Socket-head bolt 
5 Nm (44 in. lb)Secures pivot pin for clutch and brake 
pedal 
14 - 
Seal 
15 - 
Torx  bolt 25 Nm (18 ft lb)Also secures brake master cylinder to 
brake servo 
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Clutch pedal and over-center spring, 
removing and installing
 
     
Removing  
     
-  Remove driver's side storage compartment   
Repair Manual, Body Interior, Repair Group 68. 
     
-  If installed, remove switch above clutch pedal.
    
-  Unclip pin and locking plate using screwdriver (arrow -1-), remove pin 
and locking plate (arrow -2-), and detach clutch pedal from clutch 
master cylinder. 
-  Press locking clip for clutch pedal off pivot pin using screwdriver.
    
-  Remove bolt (arrow). 
-  Press clutch and brake pedal pivot pin out toward right, until clutch 
pedal can be removed. 
-  If necessary, press locking clip for brake pedal off pivot pin using 
screwdriver. 
-  Remove clutch pedal and over-center spring.
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Installing  
      Installation is the reverse of removal, note the 
following:  
    
-  Align pivot pin so that it protrudes out of mounting bracket on clutch 
pedal side (arrow). 
-  Hook clutch pedal into over-center spring, then install onto pivot pin.
-  Connect clutch pedal to master cylinder. Clip locking pin onto clutch 
pedal. 
    
-  Do not tighten bolt (arrow) until both securing clips have been installed 
on pivot pin. 
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Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch -F194-, 
removing and installing
 
Note:  
The Clutch Pedal Position Switch (CCP) -F194- 
allows the engine to be started only with the clutch 
pedal depressed. Introduction 05.97  . 
1 - 
Mounting bracket 
Before removing, remove steering column 
from steering gear   Repair Manual, 
Suspension, Wheels, Steering, Repair 
Group 48 
2 - 
Cable bracket 
3 - 
Locking clip 
4 - 
5Pin and locking plate 
Latched in clutch pedal
6 - 
Clutch pedal Removing and installing   Page 30
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7 - 
Clip 
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8 - 
Bracket for harness connector 
9 - 
Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch -F194- 
Adjusting  Page 30
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10 - 
Clip 
11 - 
Screw and washer assembly 
8 Nm (71 in. lb)
12 - 
Mounting plate 
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Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch -
F194-, adjusting
 
    
-  Loosen two bolts slightly (arrows).
-  Have second technician fully depress clutch pedal up to stop.
-  Place feeler gauge -A- with specific dimension -a- 3.2 mm +/- 0.2 mm 
(0.126 in. +/- 0.008 in.) between operating surface of clutch pedal and 
switch cam. 
-  Move switch -B- toward gauge -A- until stop, and tighten two mounting 
bolts (arrows) to 8 Nm (71 in. lb). 
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Clutch hydraulic system, servicing
 
1 - 
Brake fluid reservoir 
2 - 
Supply hose 
For clutch master cylinder
3 - 
Hose/line assembly With threaded connections on clutch 
master cylinder and clutch slave cylinder 
4 - 
Line fitting nut 15 Nm (11 ft lb)
5 - 
Mounting bracket 
6 - 
Clutch pedal Removing and installing   Page 30
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7 - 
Socket-head bolt 
20 Nm (15 ft lb)
8 - 
Pin and locking plate 
9 - 
Clutch master cylinder Removing and installing   Page 30
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10 - 
Transmission 
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Clutch slave cylinder 
Installing  Page 30
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After working on hydraulic clutch 
mechanism, bleed clutch slave cylinder   
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Do not press clutch pedal after clutch slave 
cylinder has been removed 
12 - 
Bleeder valve 4.5 Nm (40 in. lb)Observe all CAUTIONS, WARNINGS, 
Notes and procedures when bleeding   
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13 - 
Bracket 
Mounted to transmission
14 - 
Bolt 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
15 - 
Nut 2 Nm (18 in. lb)
16 - 
Seal 
17 - 
Seal Must not be removed
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