Brake Booster Plunger Mount: Removing

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WARNING:

If possible, leave the brake pedal stop installed; it could break the mount for the brake lamp sensor if the brake pedal is released too quickly.

-- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover -1 to 3-.

Fig 1: Identifying Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover

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-- Disconnect the electrical connector to the footwell vent -C-.

Fig 2: Identifying Footwell Vents

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-- Remove the footwell vents -A-B-.

-- Remove the brake lamp sensor, refer to BRAKE LAMP SENSOR .

-- Separate the brake pedal from brake booster, refer to BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE BOOSTER, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

Fig 3: Overview Of Brake Pedal Components

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WARNING:

If possible, leave the brake pedal stop installed; it could break the mount for the brake lamp sensor if the brake pedal is released too quickly.

-- Pry the brake booster plunger mount -15- out of the brake pedal using a suitable tool.

Fig 4: Overview Of Brake Pedal Components

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