Removal & Installation (X5)
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- Remove the cover (1). See Fig 1. Draw off brake fluid up to supply hose of clutch hydraulic system. For this purpose, use only a vacuum pipe that is exclusively used for removing brake fluid. Remove the supply hose (1) from the expansion tank. See Fig 2. Remove lower left trim panel from instrument panel. Release screws (1). See Fig 3.
- Release screw (1) and press clips (2) out of light switch. See Fig 4. Release screw (1) and remove reinforcement plate. See Fig 5. Remove clutch pedal. Pull off retainer (1). Do not soil the footwell carpet with brake fluid.
- Disconnect clutch master cylinder (2) from hydraulic line and remove with supply hose. See Fig 6. Lever switch module (1) out of clutch master cylinder (2) with a screwdriver. Release plug connection (3) and disconnect plug (4) from switch module (1). See Figure. During installation, ensure switch module is protected against incorrect installation. Switch module must audibly snap into place. See Figure.