Brake and/or Accelerator Pedals - Removal

WITHOUT 5.7L HEV






WARNING: Before servicing the steering column the air bag system must be disarmed. Refer to electrical restraint system for service procedures. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury.

NOTE: The adjustable pedal assembly (non HEV) can be serviced in five sub-components, the brake pedal assembly, motor, accelerator pedal, drive cable between the motor and brake pedal, bracket housing.

NOTE: When replacing the components both pedal assemblies must be in the fully down position toward the floor for proper adjustment, Pedals can be moved manually by rotating the cable on the component not being replaced. New components come in the correct position until activated.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable to disable the airbag system. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
2. Remove the steering column opening coverSteering Column Opening Cover - Removal.
3. Remove the steering column opening cover reinforcement.
4. Remove the upper and lower shrouds.
5. Remove the upper coupling pinch bolt and separate the upper coupling (2) from the steering column (1)Steering Column Coupling - Removal.





6. Remove the column mounting nuts (1) and lower the column (2) downwards.
7. Remove the steering column Steering Column - Removal.
8. Remove the brake lamp switch and discard it.Do not reuse the stop lamp switch.Stop Lamp Switch - Removal.





9. Disconnect the booster push rod clip (1) discard the clip and remove the rod (2) from the pedal (3).





10. Remove the booster mounting nuts (1).
11. Push the booster into the engine compartment for clearance.
12. Disconnect the adjustable pedal assembly electrical connectors.





13. Remove the two bolts securing the electrical bulkhead to the pedal bracket.
14. Remove the pedal assembly bracket bolts (1).
15. Remove the pedal assembly (2) from the vehicle.