Mounting Bracket, Automatic Transmission: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

WARNING:

Lay clean cloths in the footwell to protect against brake fluid leaking from the clutch pedal.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Driver Side Storage Compartment

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-- Disconnect the connector -C- on the footwell vent.

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 .

-- Disconnect the connector from the accelerator pedal module.

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

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 tower brace.

-- Remove the plenum chamber bulkhead, refer to OVERVIEW - BULKHEAD .

-- Remove the cover -2- over the brake fluid reservoir.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Master Cylinder Components

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The cover -2- is not installed on all vehicle models.

-- Remove the bolts mounting the brake booster -1- to the mounting bracket.

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Booster Bolts, Brake Lines & Brake Master Cylinder Bolts

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-- Remove the nuts -16- on the mounting bracket guides.

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Pedal Assembly Overview

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-- Turn the steering wheel with the steering wheel adjustment as far as possible to the rear, toward the driver seat.

-- Move the steering wheel into the straight-ahead position The vehicle wheels are in the straight-ahead position as well.

NOTE:

It is not necessary to remove the instrument cluster and steering in order to remove the steering column.

-- Remove the lower bolts -2- on the steering column.

Fig 6: Identifying Steering Intermediate Shaft

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-- Remove the lower bolts -2 through 4- for the steering column and mounting bracket.

Fig 7: Identifying Lower Steering Column Bolts

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-- Unclip the gap cover -2- from the upper trim -1- for the steering column switch module (SMLS) -arrow A-.

Fig 8: Using Small Flat-Head Screwdriver To Unclip Gap Cover From Upper Steering Column Switch Module Trim

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-- Remove the cable guides on the steering column.

NOTE:

The steering is not shown in the illustration because it is not necessary to remove the steering wheel and instrument cluster.

-- Remove the steering column bolts -1 and 2- on the central tube while supporting the steering column from below with the hand.

Fig 9: Identifying Steering Column Bolts

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NOTE:

Loosen and remove the bolts -1 and 2- with a pawl with a 3/8" drive and socket and extension.

-- Pull the steering column out of the steering shaft.

-- Carefully lay down the steering column and steering wheel.

-- Remove the mounting bracket from the vehicle.