Mounting Bracket, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Determine whether a coded radio is installed. If so, obtain the anti-theft code.

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY .

-- Remove the air filter housing if it is located near the battery. Refer to AIR FILTER (CNLA, CRJA) , AIR FILTER (CZCA, CZDA, CZTA) , AIR FILTER (CBPA, CKJA) and AIR FILTER (CPLA, CPPA, CPKA, CPRA) .

-- Remove the battery and the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY .

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 areas thoroughly.

Place a lint-free cloth under the clutch master cylinder.

-- Clamp the supply hose to the clutch master cylinder using Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm :3094 .

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-- Loosen the spring clamp -3- using the Hose Clip Pliers :VAS6362 and remove the supply hose from the clutch master cylinder.

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-- To disconnect, the supply hose can also be sealed using the Sealing Tool - Component 1 :T10249/1 (→ see the top illustration).

-- Pull out the clip -2- using a screwdriver or a pointed tool and then pull the hose/line assembly or plastic hose -1- out of the master cylinder.

-- Unclip the Clutch Position Sensor -G476- from the clutch 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 STORAGE COMPARTMENTS AND COVERS .

Vehicles With A Knee Airbag

NOTE:

The knee airbag is installed above the foot pedal assembly.

-- Remove the knee airbag bracket and crash bolster.

Continuation For All

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-- Remove the cable guide -2- from the steering column.

-- Remove the footwell vent -3-. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR .

Vehicles Without Knee Airbag

There are different ways of securing the impact bolster -1- in front of the clutch pedal -2-. The crash bolster may look different than what is shown in the following illustrations.