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Installation (With Automatic Transaxle)

  1. Lubricate the brake pedal bushings with Mopar(R) Lubriplate or an equivalent.
  2. If removed, slide bushing in each side of the pedal unto the bushing shoulder contacts the pedal pivot.
  3. Install the brake pedal and bushings into the pedal mounting bracket by sliding the pedal between the sides of the bracket behind the brake lamp switch mounting flange.
  4. Once the pedal bushings line up with the mounting holes in the bracket, install the pivot shaft through the pedal from the right side.
  5. Install the pivot shaft nut. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  6. Carefully install the brake pedal and bracket assembly in the vehicle in the vehicle lining up the bracket with the power brake booster mounting studs and the studs on the instrument panel support.
  7. Install the 2 upper nuts securing the brake pedal bracket to the instrument panel support. Install the 2 nuts all the way, but do not tighten at this time.
  8. Install the 4 nuts securing the power brake booster to the brake pedal bracket. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  9. Tighten the 2 upper nuts securing the brake pedal bracket to the instrument panel support. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  10. Install the power brake booster input rod on the pin mounted on the left side of the brake pedal. Install a new retaining clip on the end of the pin. See Figure . Do not reuse the old clip.
  11. Install a NEW brake lamp switch. See BRAKE LAMP SWITCH  .
  12. Install the knee blocker.
  13. Install the silencer pad below the knee blocker.
  14. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  15. Reinstall the air cleaner cover (2 clips).
  16. Check the brake lamps to verify they are operating properly and not staying on when the pedal is in the released position.
  17. Road test the vehicle to ensure proper operation of the brake and cruise control (if equipped).
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