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Brake Pedal: Removal

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  1. On convertible models, open the folding top stowage compartment lid. Remove the screws attaching the lower sides of the extension panel. Remove the screws attaching the top of the extension panel. Remove the extension panel upward from the bracket.
  2. On all models, open the console door.
  3. Pull up on the rear of the electronic traction control/ride control switch in order to release the retaining clips. If the switch does not release from the trim plate, carefully insert a screwdriver into the recess located at the rear of the switch and gently pull up the rear of the switch.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the electronic traction control/ride control switch.
  5. Disconnect the LED connector from the wiring harness connector.
  6. Remove the electronic traction control/ride control switch.
  7. Using a small flat bladed screwdriver, carefully remove the console retaining nut covers.
  8. Remove the nuts retaining the rear of the console.
  9. Remove the nuts retaining the front of the console and the I/P accessory trim plate.
  10. Lift the rear of the console slightly and pull rearward to release the front of the console from under the instrument panel accessory trim plate.
  11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the electrical accessory plug.
  12. Unscrew to remove the console electrical accessory plug retainer from the console electrical accessory plug housing.
  13. Remove the electrical accessory plug housing from the console.
  14. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel door release, rear lift window release (export) switch.
  15. Remove the fuel door release, rear lift window release (export) switch from the console.
  16. Turn the console over and carefully insert a small flat bladed screwdriver to release the switch tabs. Remove the console from the vehicle.
  17. Grasp the shift control boot (M/T) and apply light pressure in toward the shift control lever, to begin to release the shift boot retaining tabs from the Instrument Panel (I/P) accessory trim plate. Using light pressure, continue to release the remaining boot retaining tabs, then lift the boot away from the trim plate.
  18. Open the cigar lighter door and remove the ashtray. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate grille. Pry gently at the side edge with a flat-bladed screwdriver to release the tab.
  19. Remove the accessory trim plate retaining screws next to the cigar lighter and behind the ashtray. Remove the accessory trim plate retaining screw in the grille opening.
  20. Grasp the sides of the accessory trim plate near the curve at the base. Pull the trim plate rearward to release the locking tabs. Lift the rear of the trim plate to clear the driveline tunnel studs. Disconnect the electrical connector from the cigar lighter.
  21. Rotate the shift control boot (M/T) and reposition one end down into the shifter opening in the trim plate. Lift the accessory trim plate over the shifter (and shift control boot, M/T), and remove the trim plate.
  22. Remove the fog lamp, rear compartment lid release switch. Pry carefully at the lower edge of the switch to release the locking tab. Disconnect the electrical connector from the switch.
  23. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel retaining screw behind the fog lamp, rear compartment lid release switch.
  24. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel lower retaining screws.
  25. Grasp the driver knee bolster trim panel at the side edges.
  26. Pull firmly rearward to release the locking tabs.
  27. Disconnect the electrical connector from the inside air temperature sensor, if equipped.
  28. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel.
  29. Disconnect the Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor module electrical connector.
  30. Disengage the front floor kick-up panel upper latches. Open the front floor kick-up panel. Lift the front floor kick-up panel's lower edge up out of the slots in the multi-use relay bracket. Remove the front floor kick-up panel.
  31. Remove the cover from the Instrument Panel (I/P) electrical center.
  32. Remove the RDO/ANT mini-fuse® No. 24 from the I/P electrical center.
  33. Using a flat bladed tool, carefully pry the I/P courtesy lamp assembly from the left lower closeout panel. Remove the push-on retaining nut from the steering column bracket stud. Release the left lower closeout panel push-in retainers from the I/P lower support beam. Insert the I/P courtesy lamp assembly up through the opening in the closeout panel. Lower and remove the closeout panel. Release the notch in the right forward edge of the closeout panel from the tab on the accelerator pedal bracket.
    34. NOTE: The signal processing module is only held in place by retaining bolts. Be sure to support the signal processor upon removal of the bolts.
  34. Disconnect the electrical/audio connector from the Bose® signal processing module. Remove the bolts retaining the Bose® signal processing module to the steering column bracket. Remove the Bose® signal processing module.
  35. Disconnect the stop light switch connector. Remove the retainer, washer, brake booster pushrod, and brake pedal pin from the brake pedal. Reposition the isolation mat by cutting a small slit in the mat.
  36. Remove the brake pedal pivot bolt and nut. Remove the brake pedal from the mounting bracket.
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