PEDAL(S), Brake and/or Accelerator: Removal: Pedal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Dodge Charger and 2010 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.
- Remove driver side silencer under instrument panel. Refer to Body/Instrument Panel/PANEL, Silencer - Installation
- Remove steering column opening cover. Refer to Body/Instrument Panel/COVER, Steering Column Opening - Installation
- Remove brake lamp switch. Refer to Electrical/Lamps/Lighting - Exterior/SWITCH, Stop Lamp - Removal
- Remove booster push rod from pin on brake pedal. To do so:
- Position small screwdriver between center tang on power brake booster brake pedal pin retaining clip (3).
- Rotate screwdriver enough to allow retaining clip center tang to pass over end of brake pedal pin, then slide retaining clip off brake pedal pin.
- Discard retaining clip (3). It is not to be reused. Install NEW retaining clip when assembling.
- Slide booster push rod (5) off brake pedal pin (4).
- Remove four power brake booster (3) mounting nuts (1).
- Remove two nuts (1) fastening pedal bracket to upper dash panel (2).
- Push power brake booster (3) forward into engine compartment as far as possible by hand. Do not force it.
- Remove brake pedal (4).