WM 461019 Removing And Installing Mounting Saddle (All Models): Removing

All fastening screws in the mounting saddle can be accessed from the engine compartment. When completing this step, it is a good idea to first remove the mounting saddle fastening screw that is accessible from underneath (only remove the other three screws just before you remove the mounting saddle!).

Mounting saddle attachment points: three in plenum panel, one outside next to the steering column.

1. Remove mounting saddle screw - outside of plenum panel.
2. Remove accelerator pedal module. → WM 208055 REPLACING ACCELERATOR PEDAL MODULE
3. Remove the master cylinder on manual transmission vehicles. → 302019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER
4. Unclip brake pedal from brake booster.
   Fig 1: Removing Pedal Module Using Release Tool T10189

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   1. -1-  - Pedal module (removed) with release tool T10189  for brake pedal in position.
   • Position the release tool T10189  so that it is located in the right mould of the support and is perpendicular to the vehicle floor. Here the deflection point of force (bending in the unlocking tool T10189) is right next to the screw head -arrow-  .
     Fig 2: Positioning Release Tool T10189

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   • When pressing forward on the lever (unlocking tool) (in direction of travel!), the brake pedal mounting is pressed apart and the ball of the push rod is released. At the same time, pull the brake pedal to the rear (against the direction of travel!) and release the brake pedal from the push rod.
     Fig 3: Releasing Push Rod From Brake Pedal

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5. Remove bracket (support) from crash support on mounting saddle -arrows-  .
   Fig 4: Removing Bracket

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6. Remove the dust boot from the push rod and then remove the four nuts on the brake booster -arrows-  .
   Fig 5: Locating Nuts On Brake Booster

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7. Unclip cable duct cover from main wire harness against the direction of travel -arrow-  and cut the tie-wraps (three in cable duct and three on the left of the cable duct). Mounting saddle is removed together with the cable duct!
   Fig 6: Opening Cable Duct

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8. Remove mount from mounting saddle in plenum panel and carefully remove the mounting saddle.