AUDI A4 1999 B5 / 1.G Brake Pedal Remove And Install Workshop Manual
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Brake pedal, removing and 
installing  
      Removing and installing vacuum servo unit with 
brake master cylinder   page 47
-34
   
    
CAUTION! 
Before disconnecting the hydraulic line, protect the plenum chamber 
from brake fluid flowing out.  -  Unbolt hydraulic line -1- for clutch master cylinder.
-  Disconnect supply hose from elbow of master cylinder.
    
-  Remove nut -1- at universal joint.
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Loosen eccentric by turning bolt (Torx  T50) clockwise, and remove 
bolt. 
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CAUTION!  -  Secure steering column with safety wire before removing steering 
column from steering gear pinion. 
The splines between the top and bottom part of the steering 
column must not be separated during the removal and installation 
procedure. Turn the steering wheel into center position and do not alter 
position during repairs, otherwise the airbag spiral spring may be 
damaged. 
    
-  Move universal joint down out of the way.
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Note:  
Do not damage control module -1- for immobilizer (where applicable) 
when removing pedal assembly.  -  Remove brake light switch -3- and CCS vent valves -2-.
-  Remove hex socket-head bolt (arrow) for attaching pedal assembly to 
instrument panel member. 
-  Pull pedal assembly down and remove.
    
-  To remove accelerator pedal, press catch in direction shown (arrows) 
while pressing out accelerator pedal. 
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Installing  
     
CAUTION! 
     
Do not remove safety wire or other 
removal/installation aids from steering 
column until after the universal joint has been 
re-installed on the steering gear pinion. 
     
-  Install pedal assembly onto joint pin.
    
Note:  
Do not tighten hex socket-head bolt (arrow) for attaching pedal assembly 
to instrument panel member until after installing the brake servo unit. 
After installing:  -  Install hex socket-head bolt (arrow) for attaching pedal assembly to 
instrument panel member and tighten by hand. 
-  Attach accelerator pedal (AP) cable.
-  Install brake servo unit   page 47
-37
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 - Bleed brakes   page 47
-23
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  -  Bleed clutch   Repair Manual, Manual Transmission 012 Front 
Wheel Drive or Manual Transmission 01A All Wheel Drive, Repair 
Group 30. - 
Adjust brake light switch (   page 46
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 ) and CCS vent valves (   
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Brake light switch -F-, adjusting
 
     
The pedal assembly must be bolted tight to 
the brake servo and to the instrument panel 
member before carrying out the adjustment. 
      The following adjustments should be carried out 
in case of complaint:  
    
Pedal bracket for brake light switch with retaining clip 
CAUTION! 
Part numbers are listed here for reference only. Always check with 
your Parts department for the latest information.  1 - Brake light switch
2 - Hex nut, M12 x 1.5
  Part No. N 011 162 9 
3 - Spring washer, M12 
  Part No. N 012 232 3 
4 - Hex nut, M12 x 1.5
  Part No. N 011 162 9 
5 - Brake pedal
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-  Pull brake light switch out of pedal bracket.
- Remove clip   page 46
-45
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-  Turn nut -2- on brake light switch.
-  Install brake light switch in pedal bracket, insert spring washer -3- and 
nut -4-. 
-  Adjust clearance -A-, then tighten nut -4-.
 
Dimension -A- = 0.1 to 0.5 mm (0.004 to 0.020 in.)
 Tightening torque: 4 Nm (35 in lb)
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Pedal bracket with internal thread for brake light switch 
Note:  
Between the nut and the pedal bracket there is a spring clip (not shown), 
Part No. N 012 042 4. 
CAUTION! 
Part numbers are listed here for reference only. Always check with 
your Parts department for the latest information.  1 - Brake light switch
2 - Hex nut, M12 x 1.5
  Part No. N 011 020 8 
3 - Brake pedal
-  Install brake light switch in pedal bracket.
-  Adjust clearance -A-, then tighten nut -2-.
 
Dimension -A- = 0.1 to 0.5 mm (0.004 to 0.020 in.)
 Tightening torque: 4.5 Nm (39 in lb)
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With spring clip for the brake light switch  
Note:  
The switch must be installed only once in order to assure that it is 
adequately tight. 
Adjusting switch 
Note:  1 - Stop surface of brake pedal
2 - Spring clip
  Press into pedal cluster from behind
3 - Pedal cluster
4 - Brake light switch -F- 
a - Clearance: max. 0.7 mm (0.028 in.)
-  Insert switch -4- into installed clip -2- and press in to stop.
As a result of this step, the brake pedal must not be under preload.If necessary, turn switch back somewhat, noting clearance -a-.
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Cruise Control System (CCS) vent valve, 
adjusting
 
     
-  Insert vent valve into clip and push through to 
stop. 
     
-  Push back valve by pulling back brake pedal or 
clutch pedal to stop. 
     
Note:  
     Only install the valve one time, otherwise an 
adequately tight fit cannot be assured. 
     
Version with spring clip for the vent valve  
     
-  Same procedure as for the brake light switch   
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