Mounting Bracket: Notes

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Hose Clamps Up to 25 mm Dia.3094
Hose Clip Pliers VAS 6362
Sealing Tool T10249

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:

Gas engines, refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .

-- Remove the battery and the battery tray. Refer to Removal and Installation .

NOTE:

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.

Fig 1: Identifying Clamp Tool 3094

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-- Loosen the spring clamp -3- using VAS 6362 and remove the supply hose from the master cylinder.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring-Type Clamp, Supply Hose, Clip & Hose/Line Assembly

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-- 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.

NOTE:

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.

Fig 3: Fastening Impact Bolster In Front Of Clutch Pedal

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Securing with Two Bolts

-- Remove the impact bolster support bolts and support -1-.

Securing with One Bolt

Fig 4: Identifying Impact Bolster & Bolt

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-- Remove the impact bolster support bolt -2- and support -1-.

Continuation for All

-- Remove the damper -arrow- from the clutch pedal bracket, if equipped.

Fig 5: Bracket With Sound Absorber

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-- Remove the retainers -A- for the damper.

Fig 6: Identifying Damper Retainers

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-- Remove the damper.

-- Push the damper near the upper nut -1- above the clutch pedal -A- in the -direction of the arrow-.

Fig 7: Locating Damper Near The Upper Nut

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-- Remove the nuts -1 and 2-.

Fig 8: Removing Mounting Bracket

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The upper nut -1- is accessible between the relay carrier and steering column trim.

-- Remove the bracket -3-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

Some vehicles have a damper -arrow- over the clutch pedal bracket.

Fig 9: Bracket With Sound Absorber

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NOTE:

Replace the self locking nuts.

Replace the hose clamps

Allocate all components

There are different ways of securing the impact bolster support -1- in front of the clutch pedal -2-.

Fig 10: Fastening Impact Bolster In Front Of Clutch Pedal

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Securing with Two Bolts

-- Install the impact bolster support -1- and tighten the 2 bolts to specification. Refer to TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

Securing with One Bolt

Fig 11: Identifying Impact Bolster & Bolt

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-- Install the impact bolster support -1- and tighten the bolt -2- to specification. Refer to TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

Continuation for All

-- Attach the wire guide -2- to the steering column.

Fig 12: Identifying Cable Ties, Cable Guide & Floor Vent

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-- Install the footwell vents -3-. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the trim and the cover under the trim on the driver side. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Press the hose/line assembly -1- or plastic line into the master cylinder connection -4- with a new seal -2- until the clip -3- engages audibly.

Fig 13: Identifying Hose/Line Assembly, O-Ring, Master Cylinder Connection & Securing Clip

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-- Pull on the hose/line assembly or plastic line to make sure it is tight.

-- After removing the 3094 bring the return hose back to its original shape.

-- Bleed the clutch system. Refer to CLUTCH SYSTEM, BLEEDING .

-- Install the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- If removed, install the air filter housing. Refer to one of the following:

Gas engines, refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .