Brake Pedal Assembly: Removal

Turn ignition switch OFF. Remove the left instrument panel insulator.
1. Remove the push pins from the left half of the sound insulator on the drivers side and remove from the instrument panel (I/P) carrier. See Fig 1.
2. Remove the bolts from the right half of the sound insulator on the drivers side and remove from the I/P carrier.
Disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator pedal.
- Disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator pedal. See Fig 2. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs and push the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.
- Remove the accelerator cable shield, if equipped.
- Disconnect the accelerator cable from the retaining clip, the throttle body lever and the accelerator cable bracket.
- Remove the accelerator cable from vehicle noting cable routing.
Disconnect the brake pedal pushrod from the brake pedal. See Fig 3.
Remove the stoplight switch from the brake pedal.
- Disconnect the electrical connections from the stoplight switch. See Fig 4.
- Rotate the stoplight switch counterclockwise until the travel stop has been reached.
- Pull the stoplight switch rearward. Remove the stoplight switch from the retainer.
Disconnect the electrical harness from the brake pedal.
Remove the upper and the lower mounting nuts from the brake pedal assembly. See Fig 5. Remove the brake pedal assembly.

Fig 1: Removing Left Instrument Panel Insulator

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Fig 2: Removing Accelerator Cable From Accelerator Pedal

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Fig 3: Disconnecting Booster Pushrod From Pedal

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Fig 4: Removing Stoplight Switch

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Fig 5: Removing Brake Pedal Assembly Mounting Nuts

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