Over-Center Spring, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Install the over-center spring -2- in the bracket from the top. Hold the end of the spring in its installed position with Over-Center Spring Assembly Tool :T10178  when installing the spring.

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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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-- Bring it 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 

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

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

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 .