Pedal(S), Brake And/Or Accelerator: Removal: Removal

NOTE:

If equipped with a manual transmission, refer to PEDAL AND PAD, CLUTCH, REMOVAL .

NOTE:

Before proceeding, refer to CAUTION and WARNING .

Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable from its post on the battery.
If equipped, remove the knee blocker air bag. Refer to AIR BAG, KNEE BLOCKER, REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Identifying Pinch Bolt, Intermediate Shaft & Steering Gear Shaft
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Remove intermediate shaft pinch bolt (2) and separate the intermediate shaft (1) at the base of the column from the steering gear pinion shaft (3).Discard the pinch bolt (2); it is not to be reused.
Position the intermediate shaft (1) so that the pedal assembly can be accessed.
Remove the stop lamp switch. Refer to SWITCH, STOP LAMP, REMOVAL .

Fig 2: Retainer & Clips
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Disengage clips (1) on booster rod keeper assembly retainer (2). Position retainer (2) up to remove booster rod from pedal assembly.

Fig 3: Brake Pedal Sled & Nuts
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Remove the four nuts (3) attaching the brake pedal sled (1) (and power brake booster) to the dash panel.
Remove the remaining two nuts (2) attaching the brake pedal sled (1) to the dash panel.
Remove the brake pedal sled (1).

Fig 4: Brake Pedal Assembly & Keeper
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Remove the brake pedal keeper (2) from the brake pedal assembly (1) by pressing outwards on the wings of the keeper and then in towards the pedal assembly.
The brake pedal keeper must be discarded and cannot be reused.