35 11 000 Removing and installing (replacing) complete bearing support for foot pedal

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IMPORTANT: When the repair work is complete, please pay attention to the following:

Bleed clutch hydraulic system.
Carry out functional check.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove left footwell trim . See 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY (ECE ONLY) or 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY (US ONLY)

Remove sensor opening (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Sensor Opening

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Lower the level in the expansion tank below the output to the clutch master cylinder.

Detach hose (1) from expansion tank in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Detaching Hose From Expansion Tank

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Press out plastic pin (1).

Press plastic pin (2) together and press out.

Installation note:

Replace plastic pins (1 and 2).

Remove clutch master cylinder from the bearing support. Feed hose through the bearing support out of the expansion tank.

Fig 3: Identifying Plastic Pins

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IMPORTANT: Note draining brake fluid and catch in a suitable collecting vessel, if applicable.

Remove retaining clip (1) and press out pin.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Installation note:

Make sure the retaining clip is fitted correctly in the groove!

Check retaining clip and replace if necessary.

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 35 11 2AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Clip And Nut

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove line clip (2).

Undo nut (3) and remove bearing support.

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 35 11 2AZ .

Replacement:

Modify BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH .
Modify clutch pedal.

Fig 5: Identifying Bearing Support Nut And Line Clip
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