Accelerator pedal/linkage: removing rubber donut?

[66andBlue]

Hello all,
I am hoping that somebody can tell me please how to replace the rubber donut ("dampening rubber") between the accelerator and the linkage system. The bolt through the donut is riveted, so do I have to pry the loop/eye open?
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Alfred
1966 blue 230SL automatic

[Vince Canepa]

The "rivet" is actually attached to the arm on the cross shaft.  The "rivet head" just keeps the rubber donut from falling off the arm.  Soak it with some rubber lubricant and pry it off.  Pry the donut out of the eye.  Lube the new one and work it in.  Lube the "rivet" and slide (more like force) the donut onto the rivet.  I like to use dish detergent and water as a lube.  Others like silicone.

Vince Canepa
1967 250SL
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[66andBlue]

Hello Vince,
thanks for the instant reply. Followed your instructions and it worked like a charm!

Alfred
1966 blue 230SL automatic