How do you remove pedal box on a 96 vw polo?

I have just removed a pedal box with the assistance of another 50+ year-old Mechanic. It was character building to say the least! Some of the "advice" we got on the net was misleading . The steering column on this vehicle was the adjustable type and does not have to be removed. The easiest way round the pedal clip problem was solved by using a small crow (wrecker) bar and pinging the clip out of the pedal, then crushing the clip into submission and remove it from the push rod. The clip is well built (the only part in the whole assy. that is!). With the pedal removed it takes a little bit of wriggling to get the box out. The welding job is straight forward and will probably out live the car. I do not know if the clip is available from non-VAG sources.