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

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

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

After completing work bleed clutch hydraulic system. Refer to BLEEDING .

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

Detach feed hose (1) for clutch hydraulics.

Fig 1: Identifying Feed Hose For Clutch Hydraulics

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Remove line connection from clutch master cylinder (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2) on brake light switch.

If necessary, disconnect plug connection on clutch switch.

Remove bracket (3).

Fig 2: Locating Line Connection From Master Cylinder

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

Release nuts (3).

Installation: 

Replace self-locking nuts

Tightening torque, (21 =/- 3 N.m.).

Fig 3: View Of Locking Clip And Pin

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Unfasten screws (1).

Installation: 

Tightening torque, refer to 35 11 1AZ in PEDALS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Screws

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Fig 5: Locating Line From Expansion Tank In Bulkhead

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Remove bearing block downwards.

When replacing bearing block: 

• Modify brake pedal. Refer to 35 21 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BRAKE PEDAL .
• Modify clutch pedal. Refer to 35 31 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CLUTCH PEDAL .

Fig 6: View Of Bearing Block

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