Necessary preliminary tasks

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REMOVE PEDAL TRIM PANEL .

Release screws (1).

Remove air duct (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Air Duct And Mounting Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

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

Fig 2: Pulling Out Lock Pin

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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 Mounting Nuts

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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.

Fig 4: Removing Brake Lines From Guides

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Installation note:

Retighten brake lines on brake master cylinder.

Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ .

Feed out bearing support for pedal mechanism.