CLUTCH (020 TRANSMISSION) WBOa-i 30a Clutch (020 Transmission) Il .............................. 30a~1 Release Mechanism .......... 30a-1 release mechanism assembly ....... 30a2 cable, removing .................. 30a-4 cable, installing (cable adjustment anlsm compressed) ............... 30a-4 cable, installing (cable adjustment anism not compressed) ............ 30a-5 cable adjustment mechanism, onal check ...................... 30a-5 cable adjustment mechanism, repairing. 30a-6 Clutch over-center spring, removing ........ 30a-7 Clutch over-center spring, installing ...... .30a7 Clutch pedal, removing .................. 3031-8 Clutch pedal, installing ................... 30a8 Clutch ........................ 30a-8 Clutch assembly ....... . .30a-9 Clutch, removing ...................... 30a10 Clutch, installing ....................... SOato Flywheel and pressure plate versions ...... 30a-11 Flywheel ............................. 30a-1 1 Pressure plate ........................ 30a11 RAL 5-; of the cable operated clutch requires that the in be removed from the engine. Special tools and l are required to remove the transmission and ser- trb. See 34 Manna] Transmission for transmis- r: orocedures. MNlNG Ts cars covered by this manual use an airbag scam that automatically deploys an airbagjs) r :e event of a frontal impact, The airbag(s) is rated by an explosive device. Handled improp- E, or withoutadequate safeguards, the system c be very dangerous. Special precautions r t be observed prior to any work at or near steering wheel or steering column, including rs pedal assembly See 69 Seatbelts, Air- bags ard against personal injury or airbag sysr ailure, only trained Volkswagen service ICIans should test, disassemble or service _ observe the general repair instructions outlined I General information. CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM Fig. 1 shows an exploded view of the pedal assembly and the clutch release mechanism. Be sure to lubricate all bear- ings and friction surfaces with M032 grease (VW Part No. 0000002. WARNING # Always replace self-locking nuts and circlips during repairs. CAUTION - Always obtain antietheft radio code and then dis connect battery ground strap. - Part numbers are listed for reference only. Always check with an authorized Volkswagen parts de- partment for the latest parts information. NOTE Before replacing a faulty clutch cable, check the cable adjustment mechanism operation as described under Faulty cable adjustment mechanism, repairing. GENERAL