35 11 000 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Complete Bearing Support For Foot Pedal

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IMPORTANT: After completion of work, carry out function check.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE PEDAL TRIM PANEL .

Release screws (1).

Remove air duct (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Air Duct And Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove retaining clip (2) and pull out locking pin in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Retaining Clip

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tighten nuts (1) such that bearing support can still be moved.

Make sure bearing support is correctly seated on body.

Tighten nuts (1).

Tightening torque: 35 11 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Bearing Support Nut

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Remove LEFT PARTITION WALL FOR UNITS COMPARTMENT .

Unclip retaining bracket (1) and remove both brake lines (2) from guides.

IMPORTANT: Do not bend brake lines.

Pull brake master cylinder with brake servo 30 mm forwards.

Installation note:

Retighten brake lines on brake master cylinder.

Tightening torque: 34 32 1AZ .

Fig 4: Removing Retaining Bracket And Brake Lines

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Feed out bearing support for pedal mechanism.

Replacement:

Modify BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH .
Modify brake pedal spring.
Modify pedal rubber.