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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2001CABRIO GLX (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINCLUTCHSERVICE AND REPAIRCLUTCH CONTROL, SERVICING
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Clutch Control, Servicing
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Clutch Control, Servicing
Clutch control, servicing
(5-Speed Manual Transmission 020)
Note: Before replacing the clutch cable, check operation.
1 Clutch cable
2 Clutch cable
- With integral vibration damper (arrow)
3 Rubber stop
4 Washer
5 Support plate
- For clutch cable, in clutch pedal
6 Dust boot
7 Mounting bracket
8 Clutch pedal
9 Stop buffer
10 Release lever
11 Washer
12 Nut
- 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
13 Balance weight
- Replaces balance weight -15- from August 1993, for vehicles with diesel or turbo diesel engine
Note: The balance weight can be installed in all previous vehicles together with a clutch cable (item -2-) in case of a complaint.
14 Clutch cable attachment components
- Not used when balance weight -15- is installed.
15 Balance weight
- With integral clutch cable attachment components
- Installed in combination with clutch cable -2-
- Replaced by balance weight -13- from August 1993, for vehicles with diesel or turbo diesel engine
16 Rubber buffer
17 Transmission
18 Rubber guide
19 Bracket
20 Bolt
- Bracket to body
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.