35 11 100 Removing and installing the brake pedal travel sensor

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism . See 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (ECE ONLY) or 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (US ONLY) .

Removal:

Release nut (1) and remove linkage (2).

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Linkage And Nut

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Release screws (1) and remove brake pedal travel sensor (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pedal Travel Sensor And Screws

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Installation:

Mount brake pedal travel sensor (2).

Insert screws (1) and tighten.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Pedal Travel Sensor And Screws

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Install linkage (2).

Position nut (1) and tighten.

Renew self-locking nut (1).

Parts: Self-locking nut.

Connect plug connection (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection, Linkage And Nut

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Required follow-up work:

Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism . See 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (ECE ONLY) or 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (US ONLY) .