35 31 050 Removing and installing/replacing over-center helper spring

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove the TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM .

Press bolt end (1) together with offset pliers and press out pin.

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Push in bolt (1) fully in direction of arrow.

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Detach clamps (1).

Installation note: 

Check clamps, replace if necessary.

Retainers must lie with both shanks in the groove and snap audibly into place.

Slide out bolt (2).

Installation note: 

Lightly grease bolt.

Remove over-center helper spring (3).

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There are two versions:

1. Over-center helper spring
2. Reinforced over-center helper spring

Assembly of over-center helper spring:

• Secure black holder (1) to clutch pedal
• Smaller coil spacing of spring (2) points to black holder (1)
• Secure grey holder (3) to bearing support

Lightly grease holder and spring contact surfaces.

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Installation note: 

Secure over-center helper spring first with black holder to clutch pedal.

Gently press over-center helper spring together and secure with grey holder to bearing support.

Connect clutch pedal to clutch master cylinder.

When replacing reinforced over-center helper spring:

Remove retaining clip (1).

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