Clutch Pedal, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Move the driver seat as far back as possible.

-- Move the steering wheel upward as far as possible. Use the entire steering column adjustment range.

-- Remove the driver side footwell cover, if equipped. Refer to STORAGE COMPARTMENTS AND COVERS .

-- If installed near the mounting bracket: remove the bracket -arrow- with the Parking Aid Control Module -J446- (refer to OVERVIEW - PARKING AID ) and push to the side.

Fig 1: Locating Bracket

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-- Remove the return spring from the mounting bracket (refer to RETURN SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ) or the over-center spring from the mounting bracket. Refer to OVER-CENTER SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Remove the Bearing Axle for the Clutch Pedal.

Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Pedal Bearing Axle Retainers

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-1- = 14 mm internal socket wrench

A 14 mm hex socket wrench can also be used instead of a 14 mm internal socket wrench.

• The clutch pedal bearing axle needs to be turned all the way to the left, in direction of -arrow-.

The Brackets -A- will be Damaged.

-- Move the clutch pedal a little so that the bearing axle can be removed.