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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

After completing work bleed clutch hydraulic system. See 21 00 006 BLEEDING CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .

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

Detach feed hose (2) for clutch hydraulics.

Fig 1: Identifying Feed Hose

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on clutch master cylinder.

Disconnect line connection (2).

IMPORTANT: Catch brake fluid in a suitable container.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Line Connection

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Release screw (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque 35 11 1AZ.

NOTE: Accessibility only with a 75 mm long extension (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Extension And Screw

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on brake light switch.

Detach retaining clip (2) and press out pin in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Check retaining clip (2) and replace if necessary.

Make sure retaining clip (2) is correctly engaged.

Release nuts (3) and remove complete bearing block towards bottom.

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Clip And Nuts

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Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 35 11 1AZ .

When replacing bearing block:

Press pin (1) together and press out.

Release nuts (2) and remove clutch master cylinder.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 21 52 3AZ.

Fig 5: Identifying Pin And Nut

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Detach locking clip (1).

Installation:

Check bearing bushings of clutch pedal and replace if necessary.

Lightly grease bearing bushings.

Check retaining clip (1) and replace if necessary.

Make sure retaining clip (1) is correctly engaged.

Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Clip, Return Spring And Clutch Pedal

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Disengage return spring (2) and remove clutch pedal (3).

Modify brake light switch.