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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off brake fluid until level is below connection to clutch master cylinder.

Detach feed hose (2) for clutch hydraulics.

Fig 1: Feed Hose

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on clutch master cylinder.

Disconnect line connection (2).

IMPORTANT: Catch brake fluid in a suitable container.

Fig 2: Plug Connection And Line Connection

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Release screw (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque 35 11 1AZ

NOTE: Accessibility only with a 75 mm long extension (2).

Fig 3: Screw And Long Extension

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on brake light switch.

Detach retaining clip (2) and press out pin in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Check retaining clip (2) and replace if necessary.

Make sure retaining clip (2) is correctly engaged.

Release nuts (3) and remove complete bearing block towards bottom.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 35 11 1AZ

Fig 4: Retaining Clip, Plug Connection And Nuts

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When replacing bearing block:

Press pin (1) together and press out.

Release nuts (2) and remove clutch master cylinder.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 21 52 3AZ

Fig 5: Pin And Nuts

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Detach locking clip (1).

Installation:

Check bearing bushings of clutch pedal and replace if necessary.

Lightly grease bearing bushings.

Check retaining clip (1) and replace if necessary.

Make sure retaining clip (1) is correctly engaged.

Disengage return spring (2) and remove clutch pedal (3).

Modify brake light switch.

Fig 6: Retaining Clip, Return Spring And Clutch Pedal

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