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Brake Pedal and Bracket: Installation

  1. Position the brake pedal assembly in the vehicle.
  2. Position the brake master cylinder and brake booster assembly into the brake pedal bracket assembly.
  3. Install the 4 new brake booster nuts.
    • Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
  4. Install the 2 brake pedal bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
  5. Install the 3 accelerator pedal bracket nuts.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  6. If equipped with power adjustable pedals, connect the adjustable pedal motor electrical connector.
  7. If equipped with adjustable pedals, connect the accelerator pedal electrical connector.
  8. Position the brake booster push rod to the brake pedal.
  9. Install the new booster push rod clevis locking pin.
  10. Connect the steering column to the steering column shaft and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  11. Position the steering column opening cover and install the 2 screws.
  12. CAUTION: Do not press, pull or otherwise move the brake pedal while installing the stoplamp switch or the speed control deactivator switch. These switches must be installed with the booster push rod attached to the brake pedal and with the brake pedal in the at-rest position. Installing these switches with the brake pedal in any other position will result in incorrect adjustment and may damage the switches.
  13. Install the stoplamp switch. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article.
  14. Install the speed control deactivator switch. For additional information, refer to SPEED CONTROL article.
  15. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.