Clutch Pedal: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Fig 1: Identifying Mount, Master Cylinder Operating Rod & Clutch Pedal

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-- Replace the self-locking nuts.

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

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

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

Fig 2: 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 3: Identifying Mounting Area For Clutch Pedal Pivot Pin
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-- Insert the clutch pedal pivot pin -A- 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 Tightening Specifications .

Some vehicles have a sound absorber -arrow- on the clutch pedal bracket.

Fig 4: Bracket With Sound Absorber

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-- Bring the sound absorber -arrow- back into its installed position.

-- Install the impact bolster support -2- and tighten the bolt -1- to specification, refer to Tightening Specifications .

Fig 5: Identifying Clutch Pedal Crash Bolster With Bolt

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-- Install the wire guide -1- under the steering column.

Fig 6: Identifying Cable Guide

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The tabs -arrow- on both sides must clip into the column.

-- Attach the ground wire to the steering column and install the nut -arrow-.

Fig 7: Identifying Ground Wire And Nut

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-- Install the left footwell vent, refer to "Vents" in DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .

-- Install the drivers side trim and the cover under the trim, refer to "Storage Compartments, Covers and Trim" in DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .

-- If disconnected, connect the battery, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .