Removal and Installation

All vehicles

Position the instrument panel lower panel aside.
- Remove the screws.
- Release the fastener.
Fig 1: Locating Instrument Panel Lower Panel Bolts - With Torque Specification
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Disconnect the hood release cable and the data link connector (DLC) from the instrument panel lower panel and remove the lower panel.
- Loosen the hood release cable nut.
Fig 2: Loosening Hood Release Cable Nut
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Disconnect the electrical connectors and twist to remove the following switches:
1. Speed control deactivation switch (if equipped)
2. Stop lamp switch
3. Clutch position switch (if equipped)
Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
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Vehicles with manual transaxle

NOTE: The clutch position switch bracket is shown removed for clarity.

Fig 4: Removing Clutch Master Cylinder From Pedal Bracket

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Remove the clutch master cylinder from the pedal bracket.
1. Remove the clip.
2. Remove the bolts.
Remove the clutch master cylinder actuating rod from the clutch pedal.

Fig 5: Removing Clutch Master Cylinder Actuating Rod From Clutch Pedal
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All vehicles
Remove the brake booster retaining nuts.

Fig 6: Removing Brake Booster Retaining Nuts
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Remove the brake booster actuating rod from the brake pedal.
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Disengage the tab.
3. Remove and discard the brake booster actuating rod pin.
Fig 7: Removing Brake Booster Actuating Rod From Brake Pedal
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Vehicles with automatic transaxle
Remove the brake pedal retractor arm retaining bolt.
- Remove the air duct, if necessary.
Fig 8: Removing Brake Pedal Retractor Arm Retaining Bolt
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All vehicles
Remove the brake pedal bracket.

CAUTION: Install a new brake booster actuating rod pin.

NOTE: Make sure the brake pedal locates into the brake booster actuating rod clevis.