Brake Pedal and Bracket: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Adjustable brake pedal and bracket shown, fixed brake pedal and bracket similar.
Vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals
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NOTE: The brake pedal and the accelerator pedal must be in the same position when installing a new cable or a new pedal. The pedals must be all the way forward or all the way rearward or damage to components may occur.
Move the pedals to the full forward (away from the driver) position.
All vehicles
- Pull outward on the steering column opening cover detaching the 7 clips and allow the cover to hinge downward.
- Disconnect the electrical connector(s) and the wiring retainer(s).
- Remove the 4 bolts and the steering column opening trim panel and reinforcement.
Torque
: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
Vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals
- Disconnect the adjustable pedal motor drive cable from the adjustable brake pedal drive.
All vehicles
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NOTE: Do not service the brake pedal without first removing the stoplamp switch. Remove this switch with the brake pedal in the at-rest position. Attempting to remove the switch when the plunger is extended (during pedal apply) results in damage to the switch.
Remove the stoplamp switch. Refer to: Stoplamp Switch .
- Remove the brake pedal clevis pin, and disconnect the brake booster push rod from the brake pedal arm. Discard the brake pedal clevis pin.
- If equipped, remove the 2 bolts and the trailer tow lighting module.
Torque
: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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NOTE: Tighten the 4 brake booster-to-pedal bracket nuts in a cross-pattern.
Remove the 4 brake booster-to-pedal bracket nuts.
Torque
: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Remove the 2 brake pedal bracket bolts and while pushing the brake booster towards the engine compartment, remove the brake pedal and bracket.
Torque
: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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