The clutch pedal is removed for replacement if there is a creak, seizing or increased play, as well as if the return spring is damaged. The clutch pedal is mounted on a common bracket with the brake pedal, so to repair or replace the clutch pedal, you must remove the pedal assembly.
1. Under the instrument panel, unscrew the two nuts securing the clutch release master cylinder to the bulkhead.
2. Disconnect the pusher of the master cylinder of the clutch release drive from the clutch pedal by squeezing the tabs of the pusher retainer...
NOTE: Shown with pedal assembly removed for clarity.
3.... and remove the master cylinder from the hole in the front end shield without disconnecting the pipelines from it.
4. Remove the vacuum brake booster (see «Replacing the vacuum brake booster»).
5. In the engine compartment, unscrew the four nuts securing the pedal assembly to the bulkhead.
6. Press the clamp of the wiring harness block and disconnect the block from the clutch pedal position sensor.
7. Grab the harness holder...
8.... remove the holder from the hole in the pedal assembly bracket and move the harness to the side.
9. Remove the left air duct, overcoming the resistance of its clamps.
10. Press the retainer of the wiring harness connector and disconnect the connector from the combined brake light switch and brake pedal position sensor.
11. Use a screwdriver to pry the lock of the retainer of the wiring harness block of the throttle control pedal...
12....and pull out the lock.
13. Press the shoe lock...
14.... and disconnect it from the pedal.
15. Turn out on two bolts of fastening of an arm of a pedal assembly to the amplifier of the panel of devices on the right...
16....and to the left...
NOTE: One of the left mounting bolts is not visible in the photo, as it is covered by the instrument panel amplifier.
17.... then remove the pedal assembly.
18. If it is necessary to replace the clutch pedal, squeeze the fixing tabs of the pedal axle, remove the axle from the holes of the pedal and the bracket and remove the pedal assembly with the return mechanism.
19. If necessary, remove the clutch pedal position sensor mounting bolt and remove the sensor.
20. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal. Lubricate the pedal axle with grease before installing the pedal into the bracket.