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WE04 - Replacing Return Line for Clutch Master Cylinder (Workshop Campaign)
Vehicle Type:
911 Carrera (991)/911 Carrera S (991)
911 Carrera 4 (991)/911 Carrera 4S (991)
Model Year:
2013
Equipment:
7-speed manual transmission (I-no. 487)
Concerns:
Clutch master cylinder return line
Information:
This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. A return line
for the clutch master cylinder that does not meet the required specifications was installed in
the affected vehicles.
As a result, there is a possibility that brake fluid may leak out at the return line connection to the reservoir
and the message "Warning Brake fluid level" may be activated in the multi-function display.
Action
Required:
Replace return line on the clutch master cylinder.
Affected
Vehicles:
The VIN(s) can be checked by using PIWIS Vehicle Information link to verify if the campaign affects the
vehicle. This campaign is scope specific to the VIN! Failure to verify in PIWIS may result in an improper
repair. This campaign affects 887 vehicles in North America.
Work
Procedure:
See Attachment “A”.
Claim
Submission:
See Attachment “B”.
Parts Info:
NOTES:
1. Only Part number 000.043.110.41 for left-hand drive vehicles will be automatically
allocated for up to 50% of the vehicles that are serviced at your dealership. Once you are out of stock
and need additional parts, please submit a PTEC/PAV.
2. Part number 000.043.110.42 for right-hand drive vehicles, if required, must be ordered via a
PTEC/PAV.
3. Part number 000.043.203.66, brake fluid, should be ordered through normal channels.
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Version
Special Tools:
Part No.
Designation
000.043.110.41
 Intake pipe for clutch master cylinder
1
000.043.110.42
 Intake pipe for clutch master cylinder
1
000.043.203.66
 Brake fluid
1
•
•
Qty. (ea.)
LHD
I-no.
098
RHD
I-no.
099
9781 - Bleeding tool
VAS 6860 - Brake filling and bleeding equipment
CAUTION
Increased risk of accidents when working with brake fluid.
•
Possible danger of damage or injury.
•
Brake fluid on electrical contacts (even thinned brake fluid) leads to corrosion and may cause faults in the
system.

Wear protective goggles and gloves.

IMMEDIATELY remove any escaped brake fluid. CAREFULLY rinse again with water and dry if necessary.
Look out for fuse carrier!
Attachment "A": Work Procedure
1
2
Preliminary work.
1.1
Unclip cover  Cover in service position
-1- at the left and right, lift it up and engage
the yellow support in the front lid  Cover in
service position -arrows-.
1.2
Place sufficient cleaning cloths in the area
around the reservoir and clutch master
cylinder.
Replace return line for clutch master cylinder.
2.1
2.2
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Before pulling off the return line at the
reservoir, position a suitable collection
container underneath the adapter.
Cover in service position
Pull off the return line  Removing return line -1- at the reservoir  Removing return line -2( Removing return line -arrow A-) and collect the brake fluid in the container until no more
brake fluid emerges.
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If the sealing ring fitted in the return line is
on the adapter after you pull off the return
line, carefully remove the sealing ring using
needle-nose pliers and dispose of it.
2.3
Pull off return line  Removing return line -1on the clutch master cylinder  Removing
return line -3- ( Removing return line
-arrow B-) and remove it in an upward
direction.
Removing return line
3
4
2.4
Push new return line  Installing return
line -1- as far as it will go onto the clutch
master cylinder  Installing return line -3( Installing return line -arrow A-) until it
engages securely.
2.5
Push return line  Installing return line -1- as
far as it will go onto the reservoir  Installing
return line -2- ( Installing return line -arrow
B-) until it engages securely.
2.6
Remove the cleaning cloths you positioned
earlier and dispose of them in accordance
with legal requirements.
Installing return line
Subsequent work.
3.1
Bleed the clutch  Workshop Manual '300107 Bleeding the clutch system - section on
"Bleeding"'.
3.2
Disengage the yellow support at the front
lid and clip in cover at the left and right 
Clipping in cover -arrows-.
Enter the workshop campaign in the Warranty and
Maintenance booklet.
Clipping in cover
Attachment "B"
Claim Submission - Workshop Campaign WE04
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Warranty claims should be submitted via WWS/PQIS.
Open campaigns may be checked by using either the PIWIS Vehicle Information system or through PQIS
Job Creation.
Labor, parts, and sublet will be automatically inserted when Technician is selected in WWS/PQIS. If
necessary, the required part numbers will need to be manually entered into warranty system by the dealer
administrator.
Scope 1:
Valid for:
•
911 Carrera Coupé (991) with 7-speed manual transmission (I-no. 487) and left-hand
drive (LHD) version (I-no. 098)
Working time:
Labor time: 66 TU
Replacing return line on clutch master cylinder
Includes:
Moving cover into service position
Removing and installing cover for rear underbody
Bleeding the clutch system
Parts required:
000.043.110.41
Intake pipe for clutch master cylinder
1 ea.
000.043.203.66
Brake fluid
1 ea.
(i.e. 1 liter of brake fluid)
 Damage code WE04 066 000 2
Scope 2:
Valid for:
•
911 Carrera Coupé (991) with 7-speed manual transmission (I-no. 487) and right-hand
drive (RHD) version (I-no. 099)
Working time:
Labor time: 66 TU
Replacing return line on clutch master cylinder
Includes:
Moving cover into service position
Removing and installing cover for rear underbody
Bleeding the clutch system
Parts required:
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000.043.110.42
Intake pipe for clutch master cylinder
1 ea.
000.043.203.66
Brake fluid
1 ea.
(i.e. 1 liter of brake fluid)
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 Damage code WE04 066 000 2
Scope 3:
Valid for:
•
911 Carrera Cabriolet (991) with 7-speed manual transmission (I-no. 487) and left-hand
drive (LHD) version (I-no. 098)
Working time:
Labor time: 59 TU
Replacing return line on clutch master cylinder
Includes:
Moving cover into service position
Removing and installing cover for rear underbody
Bleeding the clutch system
Parts required:
000.043.110.41
Intake pipe for clutch master cylinder
1 ea.
000.043.203.66
Brake fluid
1 ea.
(i.e. 1 liter of brake fluid)
 Damage code WE04 066 000 2
Scope 4:
Valid for:
•
911 Carrera Cabriolet (991) with 7-speed manual transmission (I-no. 487) and right-hand
drive (RHD) version (I-no. 099)
Working time:
Labor time: 59 TU
Replacing return line on clutch master cylinder
Includes:
Moving cover into service position
Removing and installing cover for rear underbody
Bleeding the clutch system
Parts required:
000.043.110.42
Intake pipe for clutch master cylinder
1 ea.
000.043.203.66
Brake fluid
1 ea.
(i.e. 1 liter of brake fluid)
 Damage code WE04 066 000 2
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References:
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 Workshop Manual '300107 Bleeding the clutch system - section on "Bleeding"'
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