Clutch pedal removal

[philbay]

Hi all. 70 chevelle. I have to remove the clutch pedal which shares a common shaft with the brake pedal. I need to remove it due to a broken L bracket which was welded to the pedal so that it connected to the shaft through the firewall. All that I have researched says that you remove the retaining clip from the right hand side of the pivot shaft. The problem is I cant see much less remove the clip.and the manual mentions nothing about dropping the steering coluum,which I never did either. Anyone know what Im talking about.. Please help me out, Im not a mechanic,but I will try to work things out myself.. anyway.. thank you .. Desparately seeking info or help>>