Over-center spring, removing and installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. While doing so, note the following:

When installing over-center spring, locate relay plate in its left mounting.
Pull clutch pedal into passenger compartment.
Guide over-center spring between clutch pedal and mounting/relay plate holder until it is in position in the mounting bracket -arrow 1- and located directly below clutch pedal mounting lug -arrow 2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Mounting Bracket Location Directly Below Clutch Pedal Mounting Lug
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Press over-center spring onto mounting lug on pedal support, operating clutch pedal.