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:

1. Over-centre helper spring
2. 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.