Over Center Spring: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

Replace the self locking nuts.

-- Install the over center spring -2- in the bracket from the top. Hold the end of the spring in its installed position using T10178 when installing the spring.

Fig 1: Identifying Over-Center Spring Inserted Into Mounting Bracket And Spring End Held In Installation Position Using Assembly Tool T10178

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The mounting area -arrow- for the clutch pedal pivot pin -A- must be positioned vertically.

Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Area For Clutch Pedal Pivot Pin
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-- Insert the clutch pedal pivot pin into the mounting area of the over center spring.

-- Press the clutch pedal slightly, push the bolt through and tighten the self locking nut to specification, refer to OVER CENTER SPRING .

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

Fig 3: Identifying Bracket With Sound Absorber

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-- Bring it back into its installed position.

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

Fig 4: Identifying Impact Bolster & 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 5: 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 6: 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 .

-- If disconnected, connect the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .