Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Brake Master Cylinder Adapter

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Install the master cylinder adapter gasket, if removed.
Install the brake master cylinder adapter (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Fig 2: Brake Pedal Bracket Nuts

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Install the 4 brake pedal bracket nuts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 3: Stoplamp (Brake Light) Switch

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Connect the brake pedal pushrod while simultaneously installing the stoplamp switch (1).

Fig 4: Brake Pushrod Retainer

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Install the brake pushrod retainer (1).
Rotate the brake pushrod retainer 360 degrees to ensure the retainer is fully engaged in the brake pedal pushrod pivot pin groove.

Fig 5: Brake Pushrod Retainer Bolt

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Install the brake pushrod retainer bolt (1), if equipped.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 6: Master Cylinder Seal

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Install the master cylinder primary piston position sensor, if removed. Refer to Brake Master Cylinder Primary Piston Position Sensor Replacement .
Connect the master cylinder primary piston position sensor electrical connector.
Install the master cylinder seal (1), if removed.
Ensure the brake master cylinder seal is fully seated in the groove on the master cylinder housing.

Fig 7: Master Cylinder

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Position the master cylinder (1) to the master cylinder adapter.

Fig 8: Master Cylinder Nuts

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Install 2 new master cylinder nuts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).