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Adjustment [02/2017 - 09/2019]: Procedure

  1. INSPECT AND ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT 
    1. Remove the No. 1 air duct.

      Refer to REMOVAL [02/2017 - 08/2020]

    2. Check the brake pedal height.
      NOTE:
      • Inspect and adjust the brake pedal height with the floor carpet folded back.
      • When performing the measurement, make sure that the measuring device is contacting the surface of the dash panel insulator assembly clip.
      1. Measure the shortest distance between the brake pedal pad surface and dash panel insulator assembly clip.
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        *1 Brake Pedal Pad *2 Dash Panel Insulator Assembly Clip
        *a Brake Pedal Height - -

        Brake Pedal Height from Dash Panel Insulator Assembly Clip

        176.0 to 188.0 mm (6.93 to 7.40 in.)

        If the pedal height is not as specified, adjust the brake pedal height according to the procedure below.

    3. Adjust the brake pedal height.
      1. Remove the stop light switch assembly.
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        *1 Stop Light Switch Assembly
        *2 Clevis Lock Nut
        *3 Dash Panel Insulator Assembly Clip
        *a Brake Pedal Height

        Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

      2. Loosen the clevis lock nut.
      3. Adjust the brake pedal height by turning the push rod.

        Brake Pedal Height from Dash Panel Insulator Assembly Clip

        176.0 to 188.0 mm (6.93 to 7.40 in.)

      4. Tighten the clevis lock nut.

        Torque: 22 N*m (224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf) 

      5. Install the stop light switch assembly.

        Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

    4. Install the No. 1 air duct.

      Refer to INSTALLATION [02/2017 - ]

  2. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY 
    1. Depress the brake pedal until a slight resistance is felt. Measure the brake pedal free play as shown in the illustration.
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      *a Brake Pedal Free Play

      Brake Pedal Free Play

      1.0 to 6.0 mm (0.0394 to 0.236 in.)

      If the pedal free play is not as specified, check the stop light switch clearance.

      Refer to INSTALLATION [02/2017 - ]

      If the pedal free play is as specified, proceed to the Inspect Brake Pedal Reserve Distance procedure.

  3. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE 
    1. With the engine running, depress the brake pedal and measure the brake pedal reserve distance.
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      *1 Brake Pedal Pad - -
      *a Brake Pedal Reserve Distance *b Floor Panel
      *c 30 mm (1.18 in.) *d Line Extended from Floor Panel Surface

      Brake Pedal Reserve Distance from Line Extended from Floor Panel Surface at 300 N (31 kgf, 67.4 lbf)

      115.0 mm (4.53 in.) or more

      If the distance is not as specified, troubleshoot the brake system.

      Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [02/2017 - 05/2018] , or refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [05/2018 - 09/2019]