35 31 000 Removing and installing/replacing clutch 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) .

Press bolt ends (1) together and remove bolt.

Unfasten screws (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 35 31 1AZ in PEDALS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Remove locking clip (3).

Fig 1: Locating Locking Clip

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Remove return spring (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Return Spring

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Remove outer bearing (1) from clutch pedal.

Pull clutch pedal from pivot pin.

Remove inner bearing (2).

If necessary, carefully press hydraulic line (3) to one side slightly.

Fig 3: View Of Outer Bearing On Clutch Pedal

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IMPORTANT: Note that there are different versions of the clutch pedal! Clutch pedal (1) (vehicles from 05/02) is curved in area (A). Clutch pedal (2) (vehicles up to 05/02) is straight in area (A). If a clutch pedal (2) for vehicles up to 05/02 is replaced, the bearing block must also be replaced.

Fig 4: Identifying Clutch Pedal (Vehicles From 05/02 And Vehicles Up To 05/02)

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