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Pedal assembly help needed.

OK, I've got everything out of the way - steering column is dropped, nothing is connected to the pedal assembly bracket in the engine bay.  And the pedal assembly still won't budge.  I stared and stared at it trying to find another bolt holding it to the dash or somewhere, but I can't find it.  It's got to be there, otherwise they tack welded my pedal assembly bracket to the firewall, cause it's TIGHT.
So, anyone know where else there are bolts on the pedal assembly?  I've got the three that go through the firewall taken care of.
Thanks all (especially Dave for all the help!)

> 
> From: "Dave Ewing" <MK1Scirocco16v@comcast.net>
> Date: 2003/11/28 Fri AM 04:07:53 EST
> To: "Ryan H" <rhock99@epix.net>
> Subject: RE: Pedal assembly help needed.
> 
> You'll have to take the bolts off that attach the column to the underside of
> the dash.  This will drop the column down and probably take care of most of
> your problems.  Be careful as it may cause a little stress on your wires for
> your combo switch and ignition switch (you may want to disconnect them).
> Anyhoo, try that and it should help out greatly.  I am pretty sure there are
> no other bolts on the pedal assy but make sure you look around there could
> be one anchoring it down to the bottom part of the dash as well (I really
> don't think so though--I think I'm mistaking this for an A2--A1s and A2s are
> WAY different).  So you already removed the little plate on the column to
> pedal assy???  If so, you are VERY close!!!  Good luck and LMK how things
> work out.  Hope you had a wonderful Turkey day!
> 
> 
> Dave
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ryan H [mailto:rhock99@epix.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 9:05 PM
> To: Dave Ewing
> Subject: Re: Pedal assembly help needed.
> 
> 
> OK, Dave sorry to be a pain:
> I've got everything on the engine bay side out; booster, bracket, etc.  The
> pedal assembly still doesn't want to budge though - there's a plastic ring
> around the steering column that it fits snug against, and I think this may
> be the reason.  How did you remove this?  It's the ring that the little
> metal plate (previously removed) was resting against.  I tried tapping it
> out with a hammer and screwdriver, but it just sorta chips.  But once I get
> the assembly loose, how do you "drop" the steering column?  I've got the
> bolt that holds the u-joint together loose, but the steering shaft doesn't
> just pop out of it (i.e. they're tight together).  Any other hints greatly
> appreciated.  Thanks for all your help Dave, you're a lifesaver!
> Ryan H.
> >
> > From: "Dave Ewing" <MK1Scirocco16v@comcast.net>
> > Date: 2003/11/17 Mon PM 05:56:49 EST
> > To: "Ryan H" <rhock99@epix.net>
> > Subject: RE: Pedal assembly help needed.
> >
> > They are back there, I guarantee it!!  BUT, yes, it is tough to get to but
> > not impossible.  I have this really nice Snap-On "S" wrench that I use for
> > diesel injection pumps that helps some on those but usually just a stubby
> 13
> > will do the trick for you.  If I remember correctly a couple are where you
> > can see them and a couple are kinda hidden so you have to feel for them.
> > Your fore arms will know you've been working them after this job!
> >
> > Anyway, your on the right track and this is the hardest part of the job.
> > After that it's pretty smooth sailing!
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Ryan H [mailto:rhock99@epix.net]
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 4:28 PM
> > To: Dave Ewing
> > Subject: RE: Pedal assembly help needed.
> >
> >
> > OK Dave, I finally got somemore time to work on this thing.  Got the brake
> > fluid res drained and off, but I can't see any of the bolts - are they on
> > the back of the booster or front?  If they're on the back, how the heck
> did
> > you get to them, I can't even fit my hand in that space!  Thanks,
> > Ryan H.
> >
> > >
> > > From: "Dave Ewing" <MK1Scirocco16v@comcast.net>
> > > Date: 2003/11/08 Sat AM 06:49:29 EST
> > > To: "Ryan H" <rhock99@epix.net>
> > > Subject: RE: RE: Pedal assembly help needed.
> > >
> > > Yeah, I may have goofed on the reverse light thing and you don't have to
> > > remove the accelerator cable, that's on A2s.
> > >
> > > You are right on track and what you said, as far as the next steps are
> > > concerned, are correct.  The little plate that goes around the column
> has
> > to
> > > be removed because this connects the column to the pedal assy and,
> > > unfortunately, you will probably have to drop the column down some to
> > wiggle
> > > the pedal assy out.  Once you look under your dash you will understand
> > what
> > > I am talking about.  You pry it off with a screw driver (big but small
> > > enough to fit down there) and then you have to tap in back in place when
> > > installing.  There are little slots or ears that catch when you do this.
> > > Once you take it apart it will make more sense.  LMK on your progress,
> > looks
> > > like things are going well!
> > >
> > > Dave
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Ryan H [mailto:rhock99@epix.net]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 6:51 PM
> > > To: Dave Ewing
> > > Cc: rhock99@epix.net
> > > Subject: Re: RE: Pedal assembly help needed.
> > >
> > >
> > > OK Dave, things are going better now... I got the plate off,
> disconnected
> > > the brake light switch (is that what you meant by reverse switch?),
> > > disconnected the brake "pushrod" going to the booster, disconnected the
> > > clutch cable and throttle cable (don't think i needed to do the last
> > part -
> > > the gas pedal isn't connected to the whole assembly).
> > > Anyway, now let me see if I have this straight:  I remove four bolts
> > > directly on the back of the booster that hold it to the bracket, then
> > gently
> > > put the master/booster out of the way.  Then I remove the 3 (?) bolts
> that
> > > hold the bracket to the firewall.  These bolts also hold the pedal
> > assembly
> > > bracket, right?  And what little plate around the steering column do you
> > > mean?  Why remove it?
> > > Thanks for your help Dave!
> > > Ryan H.
> > >
> > > >
> > > > From: "Dave Ewing" <MK1Scirocco16v@comcast.net>
> > > > Date: 2003/10/28 Tue PM 08:25:53 EST
> > > > To: "Ryan H" <rhock99@epix.net>
> > > > Subject: RE: Pedal assembly help needed.
> > > >
> > > > It's pretty simple, actually.  First, disconnect the shaft from the
> > brake
> > > > master, disconnect the throttle cable and pop out the reverse light
> > switch
> > > > (on most Mk2s, Mk1s have the back up switch on the master).  Remove
> the
> > 4
> > > > bolts on the back of the booster then you can remove the bracket that
> is
> > > > bolted to the pedal assy through the firewall.  I can't remember if
> A1s
> > > have
> > > > the anchor bolt up top but I know you have to pop the little plate off
> > > from
> > > > around the column.  You may have to drop the column down to be able to
> > > move
> > > > it around enough to take out but it really isn't that tough once you
> > start
> > > > in on it.  If you have any questions along the way you can email me
> > since
> > > I
> > > > have pretty much stranded on the computer until I get caught up in my
> > CAD
> > > > class and I check my email frequently!
> > > >
> > > > Dave
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
> > > > [mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Ryan H
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 4:01 PM
> > > > To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > > > Subject: Pedal assembly help needed.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Any tips or how tos on removing the pedal assembly?  The little
> cylinder
> > > > that holds the clutch cable in the firewall snapped, so I believe I
> need
> > > to
> > > > remove it in order to weld it back on (or just get a new assembly).
> > > Thanks!
> > > >
> > > >
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