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Brake Pedal and Bracket: Removal

CAUTION: Replacement of nuts and bolts: Various thread-locking devices are used on nuts and bolts throughout the vehicle. These devices restrict the number of times a nut or bolt can be used.
CAUTION: Remove brake fluid spillage immediately from paint work, with clean water.
  1. Position vehicle on a four-post lift.
  2. Open engine compartment and fit paint work protection covers to fenders.
  3. Disconnect battery ground cable (IMPORTANT, see BATTERY GROUND CABLE for further information).
  4. Remove windshield wiper arm and blade assembly for access.
  5. Remove plenum cover for access. Refer to COWL PANEL GRILLE .
  6. Remove pedal housing, brake booster and master cylinder assembly. Refer to BRAKE PEDAL AND BRACKET, BRAKE BOOSTER AND BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER .
  7. Remove the brake booster and brake master cylinder. Refer to BRAKE BOOSTER AND BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
  8. Remove stoplamp switch from pedal housing.
    • Remove nuts.
      Fig 1: Removing Stoplamp Switch From Pedal Housing
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  9. Remove brake pedal from pedal housing.
    • Remove nut.
    • Remove pivot pin.
    • Remove brake pedal.
      Fig 2: Removing Brake Pedal From Pedal Housing
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  10. Clean components.