Question 1

What precautions should be taken when disconnecting the battery and removing the clutch master cylinder on Volkswagen Jetta?

Accepted Answer

In case the battery is removed, a number of systems will have to be re-learned before they can run to perfection. Start with unplugging the cable of the negative terminal of the battery. Then take off the clutch pedal assembly. To US models, remove the clutch pedal switch, push in the sides of the three retainers connecting the master cylinder with the brake pedal assembly, and remove the mounting pin, and then pull the master cylinder assembly out of the brake pedal assembly. In the case of Jetta models, you should disconnect the clip tabs to each side of the peddle that hold the clutch master cylinder push rod to the peddle, and a spacer of about 1-1/2 inches (40 mm) long should be inserted between the clutch peddle and the stop of the peddle. Disconnect the clutch master cylinder to the clutch pedal assembly, counterclockwise rotate the clutch master cylinder and take it out of the pedal bracket. To install into Golf models, remove and reverse the installation order and install a new part instead of the mounting pin. In Jetta, delete the spacer, and install the clutch master cylinder in the pedal bracket followed by installing the clip on the end of the pushrod. Install the spacer again between the clutch pedal and the clutch pedal stop, insert the master cylinder into the clutch pedal bracket and twist it clockwise and fix it in place. Lastly, press the master cylinder push rod into the pedal until the clip on the end of the pushrod snaps into place in the pedal. To fit all models, fit up the clutch pedal assembly, tighten up all fasteners to the required torque values, bleed the clutch hydraulic system, and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir, adding as required to reach the required level.

Question 2

What precautions should be taken when disconnecting the battery and removing the clutch master cylinder on Volkswagen Rabbit?

Accepted Answer

In case the battery is disconnected, there are a number of systems that will need to be re-learned before they can work correctly. In order to disconnect the clutch master cylinder, disconnect the cable with the negative side of the battery. Then take out the pedal assembly of the clutch. This is done by pin punching or small screwdriver disconnecting the clip tab on each side of the clutch pedal that attaches the clutch master cylinder push rod to the pedal. Install a spacer between the pedal of the throttle and the pedal of the clutch as long as 1-1/2 inches (40 mm) that can be a standard half inch drive socket. Unscrew the master clutch cylinder lock to the master clutch pedal assembly and then turn the master clutch cylinder anti-clockwise and remove it out of the master clutch pedal bracket. To install, take the spacer off and put the clutch master cylinder into the pedal bracket and then put the clip on the end of the pushrod. Install the spacer between the clutch pedal and clutch pedal stop, and place the master cylinder into the bracket of the clutch pedal and turn it clockwise until it reaches the position. Insert the master cylinder push rod in the pedal until the end clip on the pushrod fits in the pedal. Install the clutch pedal assembly making sure that all the fasteners are tightened within the required torque values. Drain the clutch hydraulic system and check the level of brake fluid in the reservoir, top-up as required to get it to the correct level.

Genuine Volkswagen Clutch Master Cylinder

12 Clutch Master Cylinders found

Volkswagen Master Cylinder Part Number: 251-721-401-A

Volkswagen Master Cylinder Part Number: 1H1-721-401

Volkswagen Master Cylinder Part Number: 357-721-401

Volkswagen Master Cylinder Part Number: 3A1-721-388

Volkswagen Master Cylinder Part Number: 701-721-401

Volkswagen Master Cylinder Part Number: 1J1-721-388-G

Volkswagen Master Cylinder Part Number: 5Q0-721-388-H

Volkswagen Master Cylinder Part Number: 5Q0-721-388-J

Volkswagen Master Cylinder Part Number: 3C0-721-388-B

Volkswagen Master Cylinder Part Number: 1K0-721-388-AF

Volkswagen Master Cylinder Part Number: 1K0-721-388-AG

Volkswagen Master Cylinder Part Number: 3C0-721-388-P

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