Notes On Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: Danger of injury and damage during disassembly and assembly work! Clutch boost spring can disassemble automatically! Before the start of disassembly work in the area of the clutch pedal lever (exception: clutch pedal switch), the clutch boost spring must be fixed with a cotter pin. See Fig 5 .

Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove driver's seat (to facilitate work).
Remove air duct (A). See Fig 1 . The air duct is plugged in.

Fig 1: Removing Air Duct
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Detach diagnostic socket.

Fig 2: Locating Diagnostic Socket
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Detach relay carrier, unclip and lower into the footwell.

Fig 3: Detaching Relay Carrier
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Release clutch pedal switch by turning it 90° and pull it out of the installation opening.
There is an assembly bore in the guide rod for the clutch boost spring. Insert a 3 mm phi cotter pin in this bore, and bend over the ends. See Fig 5 .
Remove pin between the clutch push rod and clutch pedal lever.
Remove retainer (1) on the pedal bearing axle. See Fig 4 .

Fig 4: Sectional View Of Pedal Bearing Axle Assembly
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Undo fastening nuts from boost spring bracket (arrows). See Fig 5 . Requirement: Boost spring secured with a cotter pin. Remove clutch pedal lever together with boost spring and bracket. The bracket is not removable on the Boxster before Mod. '98.

Fig 5: Locating Fastening Nuts On Boost Spring Bracket
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