Brake Pedal, Disconnecting From Brake Booster

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Brake Servo Release Tool :T40136

Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Device T40136

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-- Remove the instrument panel cover. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 2: Identifying Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover With Bolts

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-- Remove the footwell vent. Refer to DRIVER SIDE FOOTWELL VENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 3: Identifying Footwell Vents

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-- Press and hold the brake pedal in the direction of the brake booster.

-- Insert the :T40136 and pull in the direction of the driver seat while counterholding at the brake pedal -1- so that it does not move backward. While doing so, the mount retaining tabs -3- will be pushed out of the pushrod ball head -2-.

NOTE:

For clarity, the installation position is shown with the pedal assembly removed.

-- Pull the :T40136 and the brake pedal together toward the driver seat. This will pull the brake pedal off the push rod ball head.