Over center spring, removing and installing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Fig 1: T40025 Installation Clamp

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T40025 retaining clamp

Removing

Remove driver's side tray:

Refer to

68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT for Cabriolet

Fig 2: Installation Clamp T40025 Installed On Over-Center Spring

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Tension over-center spring with clutch pedal and press on retaining clamp T40025.
Bring clutch pedal to rest position and remove over-center spring downward together with retaining clamp T40025.

Installing

Pull clutch pedal into the passenger compartment.

Installation position of over-center spring:

Black side of over-center spring faces clutch pedal.

Fig 3: Installation Clamp T40025 Installed On Over-Center Spring

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Install over-center spring with retaining clamp T40025, operate clutch pedal and remove retaining clamp.