LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2006 >> Explorer 4.0 E, 4WD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Brakes >> Mechanical - Hydraulic >> Hydraulic Brake System Actuation >> Removal And Installation >> Brake Pedal and Bracket >> Removal

Brake Pedal and Bracket: Removal

    NOTE: If equipped with adjustable pedals, when removing the adjustable pedal assembly, make sure the pedals are adjusted to the full forward position.
  1. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
    2. CAUTION: The brake pedal must be connected to the booster rod, in an at-rest position, before removing the stoplamp switch and speed control deactivator switch or the switch will be damaged.
  2. Remove the stoplamp switch. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
  3. Remove the speed control deactivator switch. For additional information, refer to SPEED CONTROL .
    4. NOTE: The booster push rod clevis locking pin is a one-time use only part. Anytime the booster push rod clevis locking pin is removed, a new booster push rod clevis locking pin should be used.
    NOTE: Remove the clevis locking pin by squeezing the locking tabs and pulling outward on the opposite end.
  4. Remove the booster push rod clevis locking pin and discard.
  5. Disconnect the brake booster rod from the brake pedal and position aside.
  6. If equipped with power adjustable pedals, disconnect the adjustable pedal motor electrical connector.
  7. If equipped with adjustable pedals, disconnect the accelerator pedal motor electrical connector.
  8. Remove and discard the 2 brake pedal bracket bolts.
  9. Remove and discard the 4 brake booster nuts.
  10. Position the brake master cylinder and brake booster assembly forward to allow the brake pedal assembly to clear the studs.
  11. Remove the 3 accelerator pedal bracket nuts.
  12. Remove the 2 steering column opening cover screws and the steering column opening cover panel.
    13. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence the steering column shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and centered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  13. Secure the steering wheel using a suitable holding device.
  14. Remove the steering column shaft bolt and separate the steering shafts.
  15. Remove the brake pedal assembly from the vehicle.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals