Over-Center Spring, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Driver Side Storage Compartment

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

-- Disconnect the connector -C-, if applicable.

-- Remove the bolts -A- and remove the left footwell vent -B-. Refer to DRIVER SIDE FOOTWELL VENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 2: Identifying Footwell Vents

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-- Actuate the clutch pedal -1- in direction of -arrow-. Press the Over-Center Spring Assembly Clamp T40025 over the stretched over-center spring -2-.

Fig 3: Pressing Clutch Pedal

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-- Press the clutch pedal -1- all the way down and remove the over-center spring -2- downward using the Over-Center Spring Assembly Clamp T40025.