Change Car Clutch Volkswagen Golf Plus

Change Car Clutch

Technical 8h00–11h00 ~800–1100£
Estimated time 8h00–11h00
Estimated labour cost ~800–1100£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
Golf Plus Mk5 2005-2009 26
  • 1.4 FSi Petrol (BLN)
  • 1.4 Petrol (BCA)
  • 1.4 Petrol (BUD)
  • 1.4 TSI GT Petrol (BLG)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (BMY)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA)
  • 1.6 16V FSi Petrol (BLF)
  • 1.6 16V FSi Petrol (BLP)
  • 1.6 8V Multifuel Petrol (CCSA)
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (BSE)
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (BSF)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BKC)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BRU)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BXE)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BXF)
  • 1.9 TDI DPF Diesel (BLS)
  • 1.9 TDI DPF Diesel (BXJ)
  • 2.0 16V FSi Petrol (BLR)
  • 2.0 16V FSi Petrol (BLY)
  • 2.0 16V FSi Petrol (BVY)
  • 2.0 16V FSi Petrol (BVZ)
  • 2.0 16V TDI Diesel (AZV)
  • 2.0 16V TDI Diesel (BEE)
  • 2.0 16V TDI Diesel (BKD)
  • 2.0 8V TDI DPF Diesel (BMM)
Golf Plus Mk6 2009-2014 16
  • 1.2 TSI Petrol (CBZA)
  • 1.2 TSI Petrol (CBZB)
  • 1.4 Petrol (CGGA)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CTHD)
  • 1.6 MultiFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CCSA)
  • 1.6 MultiFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CMXA)
  • 1.6 Petrol (BSE)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (CAYB)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (CAYC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBDA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBDB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBDC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFHB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFHC)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 8h00–9h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 02E 9h00–12h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 0AM 9h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 9h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 9h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 0A4 9h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 02Q 9h00

What is a Volkswagen Golf Plus clutch?

The clutch is a device that smoothly couples the gearbox to the engine without jerking. Most manual gearbox cars use a single-disc diaphragm clutch. Robotised gearboxes started with single clutch and now use dual-clutch systems.

When should you change the Volkswagen Golf Plus clutch?

The clutch is a wear part that should be changed at the first signs of weakness. Clutch life is approximately 150,000 km but varies greatly with driving style and journey type. Warning symptoms: difficulty changing gears, clutch slip under acceleration, jerking when moving off, rubbing noise.

Is it difficult to change the Volkswagen Golf Plus clutch kit?

Difficulty level 4/5: technically moderately difficult, requiring specific tools (workshop crane, disc centring mandrel). The method involves: drain gearbox oil, remove driveshafts, remove starter, disconnect gearbox cables, remove gearbox, replace mechanism/disc/bearing, refit gearbox and components, refill gearbox oil, bleed hydraulic clutch circuit if applicable.

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2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Golf Plus Mk5 2005-2009 2005-2009 1.4 FSi Petrol (BLN), 1.4 Petrol (BCA), 1.4 Petrol (BUD), 1.4 TSI GT Petrol (BLG), 1.4 TSI Petrol (BMY), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA), 1.6 16V FSi Petrol (BLF), 1.6 16V FSi Petrol (BLP), 1.6 8V Multifuel Petrol (CCSA), 1.6 8V Petrol (BSE), 1.6 8V Petrol (BSF), 1.… Diesel, Petrol
Golf Plus Mk6 2009-2014 2009-2014 1.2 TSI Petrol (CBZA), 1.2 TSI Petrol (CBZB), 1.4 Petrol (CGGA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CTHD), 1.6 Bi-Fuel (LPG) LPG,Petrol (CHGA), 1.6 MultiFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CCSA), 1.6 MultiFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CMXA), 1.6 Petrol (BSE)… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol

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