1975 280z clutch pedal return spring

[Dave WM]

Mine was missing, I got a correct one for it recently and decide it was time to install.

well after about an hour of fussing with it last night I decided a different approach was in order.

1st remove the ECU and disconnect the fuel relay plugs. This gains a bit more clearance.

next glue in the little plastic thing that mounts to the top of the dash, used some gasket cement. This keeps it from dropping out just at the wrong time.

hook up the SHORT side of the spring to the clutch pedal (I presume this is correct, same as the brake IIRC). and maneuver the spring over the into the correct position. Depressing the clutch pedal makes this a bit easier (the attach to pedal part that is).

Now the fun how to stretch the spring and hook onto the plastic piece attached the dash frame.

I used a long flat blade screwdriver and carved in a small divot using a dermal tool on the side of the blade near the tip, this lets you hook the spring and move it up and down whilst extending it out enough to catch the hold point.

took about 20min total getting everything out and back in, the hooking part was the fastest part of the process. Anyway a small victory and a much better feeling clutch pedal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 6, 2017 by Dave WM