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With Manual Transaxle

NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to BRAKES - WARNING) .
Fig 1: Air Cleaner Cover
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  1. Unclip the air cleaner cover (two clips) and move the cover aside.
    Fig 2: Battery Cables
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  2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable (1) from its post on the battery (4).
  3. Remove the silencer pad below the knee blocker.
  4. Fold down and remove the knee blocker.
    Fig 3: Brake Lamp Switch
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  5. Remove the stop lamp switch (1) by rotating the switch counterclockwise approximately 30 degrees, then pulling it rearward out of the bracket. Disconnect the wiring harness connector and discard the switch. Do not reuse the stop lamp switch. 
    Fig 4: View Of Pedal Retaining Clip
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  6. Remove the retaining clip (4) securing the power brake booster push rod to the brake pedal. To do so, position a small screwdriver (1) under the center tang of the retaining clip, then rotate the screwdriver enough to allow the retaining clip tang to pass over the end of the brake pedal pin (3). Remove and discard the clip. Do not reuse the clip. 
  7. Slide the booster push rod (2) off the brake pedal pin (3).
    Fig 5: Brake Pedal Mounting (Typical)
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    1 - BUSHINGS
    2 - BRAKE PEDAL
    3 - BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
    4 - PIVOT SHAFT
  8. Remove the pedal pivot shaft (4) nut.
  9. Start to remove the pivot shaft (4) out the left side of the bracket. Pull the shaft to the left until the brake pedal (2) can be removed, stopping short of removing the shaft from the clutch pedal.
  10. Slide the brake pedal (2) out of its bracket and remove it from the vehicle.
  11. If necessary, remove the bushings (1) from the pedal by sliding them out each side of the pivot.