Brake pedal, removing and installing: Removing

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Remove over-center spring for clutch pedal.
1. For manual transmission 020, see OVER-CENTER SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
2. For manual transmission 02A, see OVER-CENTER SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Insert Phillips-head screwdriver under tab -A-, press clip in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Inserting Phillips-Head Screwdriver Under Tab
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NOTE: When installing the clip, make sure that surface -B- is vertical.

Unhook spring from brake pedal.
Pull out pedal shaft to left-side.
Remove brake pedal.