Over-Center Spring: Installing

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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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Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Lubricate all bearing areas and contact surfaces.

-- Replace the self-locking nuts.

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

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 -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- over the clutch pedal bracket.

Fig 3: Locating Bracket With Sound Absorber

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-- Move 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 4: Identifying Clutch Pedal Crash Bolster With Bolt

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

Fig 5: Identifying Cable Guide

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

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

Fig 6: 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 Removal and Installation .

-- Connect the battery and follow the procedure regarding what to do after connecting the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .