PEDAL(S), Brake and/or Accelerator: Removal: Right-Hand-Drive
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Before proceeding. See Brakes - Warning and Brakes - Caution .
- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable from its post on the battery.
- If equipped, remove the silencer pad below the steering column opening cover.
- Remove the steering column opening cover (and airbag if equipped) on the instrument panel. Refer to Body/Instrument Panel/COVER, Steering Column Opening - Removal
- Remove the reinforcement behind the steering column opening cover.
- Remove the stop lamp switch. Refer to Electrical/Lamps/Lighting - Exterior/SWITCH, Stop Lamp - Removal
- Remove the retaining clip (1) securing the power brake booster push rod (2) to the brake pedal. To do so, position a small screwdriver 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.
- Slide the booster push rod (2) off the brake pedal pin (3).
- Remove the four nuts (4) attaching the brake pedal (5) (and power brake booster) to the dash panel.
- Remove the remaining nut (3) attaching the brake pedal (5) to the dash panel.
- Remove the brake pedal (5).