2000 AUDI A6 gearbox

Servicing clutch mechanism Adjusting clutch pedal switch -F 194 ◆ USA vehicles only
‒ → Slightly loosen the two bolts -
arrows-.
‒ Have the second mechanic press the clutch pedal to the limit stop.
‒ Insert a feeler gauge -A-, set at
dimension -a- 3.2 ± 0.2 mm,
between contact surface of the
clutch pedal and switch plunger.
‒ Swivel switch -B- to stop towards
feeler gauge -A- and tighten the two
securing bolts -arrows- to 8 Nm. Page 1 of 15-Speed Manual Gearbox 01A 4WD4.3.2014vw-wi://rl/A.en-GB.4B-S-S01AA.wi::21141309.xml?xsl=2

Servicing clutch mechanism Exploded view - Hydraulic system 1.Brake fluid reservoir 2.Supply hose
3.Hose/pipe assembly
◆ For plug
connections on
master/slave
cylinders
◆ Detaching from
slave cylinder
=> Fig.1
◆ Detaching from
master cylinder and installing => Page 30-22
◆ Allocation for
LHD and RHD
vehicles
=> Parts List
4.Bracket
5.Clutch pedal
◆ Removing and installing=>Page 30-5.
6.Hexagon socket-head bolt - 20 Nm
7.Pin
8.Master cylinder
◆ With plug
connection
pipe/hose
◆ Removing and installing=>Page 30-22
9.Seal
◆ Must not be
removed
10.Securing clip
◆ To remove the
line, pull out the
clamp => Page
30-22
11.Gearbox Page 1 of 45-Speed Manual Gearbox 01A 4WD4.3.2014vw-wi://rl/A.en-GB.4B-S-S01AA.wi::21141311.xml?xsl=2

12.Slave cylinder ◆ With plug
connection
pipe/hose
◆ Detach from
hose/pipe
assembly =>
Fig.1
◆ Brake fluid must not come into
contact with the
gearbox
◆ Removing and
installing
=>Page 30-34
◆ Do not operate
clutch pedal
after slave
cylinder has
been removed.
◆ Grease lightly
before installing=>Page 30-34.
◆ When installing, push on until the securing bolt Page 2 of 45-Speed Manual Gearbox 01A 4WD4.3.2014vw-wi://rl/A.en-GB.4B-S-S01AA.wi::21141311.xml?xsl=2

can be fitted
◆ Follow correct work sequence when bleeding
=> Page 30-30 13.Bleed valve
◆ Tighten to 4.5
Nm
◆ Follow correct work sequence when bleeding
=> Page 30-30 ◆ A broken
bleeder valve
can be
screwed out
with a 3 mm
hexagon
socket wrench 14.Dust cap 15.Securing clip
◆ To remove the
line, pull out
the clamp =>
Fig.1
16.Bracket
◆ Secured to
gearbox
17.Hexagon socket-
head bolt - 23Nm
◆ Slave cylinder
to gearbox
◆ Self-locking
◆ Always replace 18.Nut - 2 Nm
19.Seal Page 3 of 45-Speed Manual Gearbox 01A 4WD4.3.2014vw-wi://rl/A.en-GB.4B-S-S01AA.wi::21141311.xml?xsl=2

→ Fig.1 Removing clutch slave cylinder and detaching pipe
Removing
‒ To remove the pipe, lever out the clamp -A-
to the retainer using a screwdriver. Only
then can the pipe be removed.
Installing
‒ Press in securing clip -A- to stop.
‒ Push pipe into slave cylinder until it audibly
engages. Page 4 of 45-Speed Manual Gearbox 01A 4WD4.3.2014vw-wi://rl/A.en-GB.4B-S-S01AA.wi::21141311.xml?xsl=2

Servicing clutch mechanism Removing and installing master cylinder Special tools and workshop equipment required
◆ Hose clamps 3094
Removing
Notes: ◆ Make sure that no brake fluid escapes into the plenum chamber or onto the gearbox below. If this does
happen, clean the affected areas
thoroughly.
◆ When performing work in the
footwell, put cloths on the carpet to
protect it from possible brake fluid
spills.
‒ → Remove cover -1- above plenum
chamber where fitted. ‒ → Clamp off supply hose -A- leading to brake fluid reservoir using special
tool 3094. Detach hose at master
cylinder and plug it.
‒ Remove rubber grommet from cross
panel above connection pipe for
supply hose.
‒ Lever out retaining clip -C- with a
screwdriver and then pull out pipe -
B- slightly.
Old version with internal torx socket-
head bolts: Page 1 of 65-Speed Manual Gearbox 01A 4WD4.3.2014vw-wi://rl/A.en-GB.4B-S-S01AA.wi::21141312.xml?xsl=2

‒ → Unscrew the two torx socket-head bolts -arrows-. New version with external torx socket-head bolts:
‒ → Unscrew bolt for brake fluid
reservoir -1- and detach fluid level
connector downwards.
Note:
The brake fluid reservoir is not removed. Notes: Page 2 of 65-Speed Manual Gearbox 01A 4WD4.3.2014vw-wi://rl/A.en-GB.4B-S-S01AA.wi::21141312.xml?xsl=2

◆ For the sake of clarity, the brake fluid reservoir is not shown here.
◆ To remove the upper torx bolt, the
brake fluid reservoir must be
swivelled slightly to one side.
‒ → Remove the two torx bolts -
arrows-. All models: ‒ Remove driver's storage
compartment: => General Body Assembly, Interior; Repair group 68; Storage compartments, covers; Removing driver's storage compartment
‒ → Detach clutch pedal from master
cylinder. For this purpose, unclip pin
using a screwdriver -arrow 1- and
pull out pin -arrow 2-.
Note: ◆ → During the following steps ensure
that the clutch pedal does not press
the clutch pedal switch -1- out of the
retaining clip, as this would damage
the thread of the switch, as a result of which the switch would have to be replaced.
◆ The switch may only be fitted once
to ensure that it is sufficiently tight.
‒ Unscrew retaining bolts for master
cylinder -arrow 2- and mounting
bracket -arrow 3-.
‒ Pull the complete pedal cluster
slightly towards the passenger compartment and take out the clutch master cylinder -4-. Installing Page 3 of 65-Speed Manual Gearbox 01A 4WD4.3.2014vw-wi://rl/A.en-GB.4B-S-S01AA.wi::21141312.xml?xsl=2