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Pedal Height

  1. Disconnect the brake switch connector, loosen the brake switch locknut (A), and brake off the brake switch (B) until it is no longer touching the brake pedal.
  2. Lift up the carpet. At the insulator cutout, measure the pedal height (C) from the middle of the left-side center of the pedal pad (D).

    Standard pedal height (with carpet removed):

    164.8 mm (6.49 in)

    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Switch Locknut, Brake Switch, Pedal Height And Pedal Pad
    G04805811Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Loosen the pushrod locknut (A), and screw the pushrod in or out with pliers until the standard pedal height from the floor is reached. After adjustment, tighten the locknut firmly. Do not adjust the pedal height with the pushrod depressed.
    Fig 2: Pushrod Locknut With Torque Specifications
    G04863154Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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