Brake Pedal and Bracket: Removal
NOTE:
Do not service the brake pedal or brake booster without first removing the stoplamp switch and the cruise control deactivator switch. Remove the switches with the brake pedal in the at-rest position. The switch plunger must be compressed for the switch to rotate in the bracket. Removing the switches with the plunger extended (during pedal apply) will result in switch damage.
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Remove the driver knee airbag. REFER to: Driver Knee Airbag
- 2.
Remove the stoplamp switch. REFER to: Stoplamp Switch
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Remove the Cruise Control Deactivator Switch. REFER to: Cruise Control Deactivator Switch
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Remove the accelerator pedal. REFER to: Accelerator Pedal
- 6.WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).NOTE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated, remove and re-center the clockspring. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt.
Torque
: 25 lb.ft (34 Nm)
- 7.
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Detach the lower wiring harness retainer.
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Detach the upper wiring harness retainer and position the wiring harness aside.
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- 11.NOTE: The booster push rod clevis-locking pin is a one-time use only part. Any time the booster push rod clevis-locking pin is removed, a new booster push rod clevis-locking pin should be used.
Compress the tabs and remove the clevis pin. Discard the pin.
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Remove the nuts and the brake pedal and bracket. Discard the nuts and bolts.Torque
: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)