35 11 000 Removing and installing mounting block for pedals

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Remove trim for instrument panel at bottom left. See 51 45 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Remove trim for pedals. See 35 11 000 Removing And Installing Mounting Block For Pedals

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Screws

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Release screw (1) and press clips (2) out of light switch.

Fig 2: Releasing Screw And Pressing Clips Out Of Light Switch

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Release screw (1) and remove reinforcement plate.

Fig 3: Releasing Screw And Removing Reinforcement Plate

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Vehicles with manual transmissions:

Remove clutch switch.

Remove retainer (1) and press out retaining pin.

CAUTION: Do not detach pressure line from master cylinder.

Release screws (2) and set clutch master cylinder down in footwell.

Raise lug of retainer (1) and detach retainer. Pull out retaining pin.

Fig 4: Releasing Screws And Setting Clutch Master Cylinder Down In Footwell

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Disconnect plug from brake light switch.

CAUTION: After installation: Adjust brake light switch.

Release screws (2) and remove mounting block.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque, see 35 11 1AZ in PEDALS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 .

Fig 5: Releasing Screws And Removing Mounting Block

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