BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing/replacing over-center helper spring
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove pedal trim .
Press end of pin (1) together with offset pliers and press out pin.
Push in pin (1) fully in direction of arrow.
Detach retainers (1).
Installation note: Check retainers, replace if necessary.
Retainers must lie with both legs in the groove and snap audibly into place.
Slide out pin (2).
Installation note: Lightly grease pin.
Remove over-centre helper spring (3).
There are two versions:
- Over-centre helper spring
- Reinforced over-centre helper spring
Assembly of over-centre helper spring:
- Secure black holder (1) to clutch pedal
- Smaller coil spacing of spring (2) points to black holder (1)
- Secure grey holder (3) to bearing block
Lightly grease holder and spring contact surfaces.
Installation note: Secure over-centre helper spring first with black holder to clutch pedal.
Gently press over-centre helper spring together and secure with grey holder to bearing block.
Connect clutch pedal to clutch master cylinder.
When replacing reinforced over-centre helper spring: Remove locking clamp (1).
REPLACING BEARING BUSHES FOR CLUTCH PEDAL
Operation is described in: REMOVING AND INSTALLING CLUTCH PEDAL.
Removing and installing or replacing clutch pedal
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, perform a functional check.
Necessary preliminary work:
Remove left footwell trim .
Press plastic pi ...
Accelerator pedal actuation
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING ACCELERATOR PEDAL MODULE
Take off cap.
Release screw.
Pull accelerator pedal module upwards out of fixture ...
Other materials:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Mechanical steering gear: Replacing gaiter for steering box on left or right
IMPORTANT:
The hydraulic steering gear must be replaced if the polished surface of the rack is damaged
(e.g. by corrosion)!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove TRACK ROD END.
Clean track rod.
Release band clamp (1) and EAR CLIP (3).
Detach gaite ...