35 31 000 Removing and installing or replacing clutch pedal

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove bearing support.

Fig 1: Pressing Connector Clips

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Press connector clips (1) together and remove.

Fig 2: Pressing Return Spring Upwards And Lever Out From Clutch Pedal

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Push the clutch pedal completely.

Press the return spring (1) upwards and lever out from the clutch pedal.

Fig 3: Pressing Destroy Bearing Bushing Inwards

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Destroy outer bearing bushings (1) with a screwdriver (2).

Press the remaining of the destroyed bearing bushing (1) inwards and destroy completely and take out.

Fig 4: Destroy Bearing Bushing

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Fig 5: Pushing Clutch Pedal Of Destroyed Bearing Bushing

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Push the clutch pedal (1) completely in the direction of the destroyed bearing bushing.

Take out clutch pedal (1) in the direction of the arrow from the other bearing bushing.

Preparation for the installation: 

Replace bearing bushing (1).

Parts:  Bearing bush

Grease the clutch pedal on the running surfaces in the bearing bushings with 

Fig 6: Bearing Bushing

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grease NBU 12K (Part Number: 83 23 9 407 810). 

Installation: 

Fig 7: Pushing Bearing Bushing

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Insert the bearing bushing (1) and push in the direction of the arrow in the bearing bushing.

Insert new bearing bushing (1) in the direction of the arrow till limit position.

Bearing bushing (1) must be felt and heard to engage.

Fig 8: Pressing Bearing Bushing

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On the inner side ensure, that the bearing bushing (1) is locked completely.

Fig 9: Bearing Bushing

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Push the clutch pedal completely.

Press the return spring (1) upwards and install in the clutch pedal.

Fig 10: Pressing Return Spring Upwards

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Fig 11: Lock Securing Pins

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Insert and lock the securing pins (1) in the direction of arrow.