Mounting Bracket: Removing
-- Determine whether a coded radio is installed. If so, obtain the anti-theft code.
-- Turn off the ignition and disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Removal and Installation .
-- Remove the complete air filter housing if it located near the battery. Refer to one of the following:
Diesel engines, refer to [For engine(s) BRM] Description and Operation .
Gas engines, refer to [For engine(s) BGP, BGQ, CBTA, CBUA] Description and Operation .
-- Remove the battery and the battery tray. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Be careful not to get any brake fluid on the longitudinal member or on the transmission when performing the following work. If it does, clean the area thoroughly.
Place a lint free cloth under the master cylinder.
-- Clamp off the supply hose going to the master cylinder using 3094.
-- Loosen the spring clamp -3- using VAS 6362 and remove the supply hose from the master cylinder.
-- Moreover, after disconnecting, seal it using T10249/1 (→ top illustration).
-- Open the clip -2- using a screwdriver or with a pointed tool and remove the hose/line assembly (or plastic line) -1- from the master cylinder.
-- Unclip the clutch position sensor -G476- from the master cylinder -arrow- and remove it with the connector -4- still connected.
When working inside the footwell, cover the carpet with cloths to protect it from leaking brake fluid.
-- Remove the trim and the cover under the trim on the driver side. Refer to Removal and Installation .
There are different ways of securing the impact bolster support -1- in front of the clutch pedal -2-. The impact bolster support may look different than what is shown in the following illustrations.
Securing with Two Bolts
-- Remove the impact bolster support bolts and support -1-.
Securing with One Bolt
-- Remove the impact bolster support bolt -2- and support -1-.
Continuation for All
-- Remove the damper -arrow- from the clutch pedal bracket, if equipped.
-- Remove the retainers -A- for the damper.
-- Remove the damper.
-- Push the damper near the upper nut -1- above the clutch pedal -A- in the -direction of the arrow-.
-- Remove the nuts -1 and 2-.
The upper nut -1- is accessible between the relay carrier and steering column trim.
-- Remove the bracket -3-.