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

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Necessary preliminary tasks

After completing work bleed 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: Removing 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 And Line Connection

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Release screw (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque 35 11 AZ .

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

Fig 3: Identifying 75 mm Long Extension With 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.

Fig 4: Pressing Out Pin

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

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 35 11 1AZ .

When replacing bearing support

Press pin (1) together and press out.

Release nuts (2) and remove clutch master cylinder.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 21 52 3 AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Clutch Master Cylinder Nuts And Pin

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Detach locking clip (1).

Installation:

Check bearing bushes of clutch pedal and replace if necessary.

Lightly grease bearing bushes.

Check retaining clip (1) and replace if necessary.

Make sure retaining clip (1) is correctly engaged.

Fig 6: Identifying Clutch Pedal With Spring And Retaining Clip

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

Modify brake light switch.