Over-Center Spring: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Driver Side Storage Compartment

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-- Remove the instrument panel cover on the driver side. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the left footwell vent. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR ROUTING AND AIR DISTRIBUTION IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT .

Fig 2: Identifying Footwell Vents

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-- Actuate the clutch pedal -1- in direction of -arrow-. Press the T40025 over the stretched over-center spring -2-.

Fig 3: Actuating Clutch Pedal

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-- Press the clutch pedal down as far as the stop and remove the over-center spring downward with the assembly clamp.