35 21 000 Removing and installing/replacing brake pedal

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove storage compartment. Refer to 51 16 392 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM (DRIVER'S SIDE) .

The brake light switch must be modified when the brake pedal is replaced. Refer to 61 31 310 REPLACING BRAKE-LIGHT SWITCH .

Disconnect return spring.

Remove locking clip (1) and pull out pin (2).

Installation:

Make sure locking clip (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: View Of Locking Clip And Pin

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Remove locking clip (1).

Pull bearing bush (2) out of brake pedal.

Remove brake pedal in direction of arrow downwards from bearing block.

Installation:

Make sure locking clip (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Locking Pin For Bearing Bush

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Installation:

Check bearing bushes (1) and replace if necessary.

Lightly grease bearing bush (1).

Fig 3: View Of Bearing Bush

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