Clutch Pedal, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Attach the mount -2- to the clutch master cylinder actuator rod -1-.

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-- Press the mounting in until it engages audibly in the clutch pedal -3- opening.

-- Insert the over-center spring -2- from the top into the bracket. While doing this, hold the end of the spring in the installation position using the Over-Center Spring Assembly Tool :T10178  .

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

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-- Insert the clutch pedal pivot pin -A- into the mounting cup of the over-center spring.

-- Press the clutch pedal slightly, push the bolt through and tighten the self-locking nut, tightening specification.

Some vehicles have a damper -arrow- on the mounting bracket/clutch pedal.

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-- Move the noise insulation back into its installed position.

Vehicles Without Knee Airbag 

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

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Securing With Two Bolts 

-- Install the crash bolster -1- and tighten the 2 bolts to the tightening specification.

Securing With One Bolt 

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-- Install the crash bolster -1- and tighten the bolt -2- to the tightening specification.

Continuation For All 

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

-- Install the footwell vent -3-. Refer to AIR DUCT .

Vehicles With A Knee Airbag 

-- Install the knee airbag bracket and crash bolster.

Continuation For All 

-- Install the trim and the cover under the trim on the driver side. Refer to STORAGE COMPARTMENTS AND COVERS .

-- If disconnected, connect the battery. Refer to BATTERY . .