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Notes On Removal And Installation: Removal

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WARNING: Danger of injury and damage during disassembly and assembly work! Clutch boost spring can disassemble automatically!
  • Before the start of disassembly work in the area of the clutch pedal lever (exception: clutch pedal switch), the clutch boost spring must be fixed with a cotter pin. See Figure .
  1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
  2. Remove driver's seat (to facilitate work).
  3. Remove air duct (A). The air duct is plugged in.
    Fig 1: Removing Air Duct
    G03103412Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Detach diagnostic socket.
    Fig 2: Locating Diagnostic Socket
    G03103413Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Detach relay carrier, unclip and lower into the footwell.
    NOTE:
    • Continue with Step  11 for Tiptronic vehicles.
    Fig 3: Locating Relay Carrier
    G03103414Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Release clutch pedal switch by turning it 90° and pull it out of the installation opening.
  7. There is an assembly bore in the guide rod for the clutch boost spring. Insert a 3 mm phi cotter pin in this bore, and bend over the ends securing.
  8. Remove pin between the clutch push rod and clutch pedal lever.
  9. Remove retainer (1) on the pedal bearing axle.
    Fig 4: Locating Retainer On Pedal Bearing Axle
    G03103415Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. Undo fastening nuts from boost spring bracket (arrows). See Fig 5 . Requirement: Boost spring secured with a cotter pin. Remove clutch pedal lever together with boost spring and bracket. The bracket is not removable on the Boxster before Mod. '98.
    Fig 5: Removing Fastening Nuts From Boost Spring Bracket
    G03103416Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  11. Release stop light switch by turning it 90° and pull it out of the installation opening.
  12. Disengage return spring for brake pedal at the body (not present on vehicles before Mod. '98).
  13. Remove pin between the brake push rod and brake pedal.
  14. Undo lock nut (2) for fastening the steering outer tube C. Undo hexagon nut (3). Unscrew (remove) pedal bearing axle (4). See Figure .
  15. Pull out brake pedal. To do this, turn the brake pedal and/or brake push rod accordingly.