Adjustment [09/2019 - ]: Procedure
- INSPECT AND ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
- Remove the No. 1 air duct.
Refer to REMOVAL [02/2017 - 08/2020] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - ]
- 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.
- Measure the shortest distance between the brake pedal pad surface and dash panel insulator assembly clip.
*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.
- Adjust the brake pedal height.
- Remove the stop light switch assembly.
*1 Stop Light Switch Assembly *2 Clevis Lock Nut *3 Dash Panel Insulator Assembly Clip *a Brake Pedal Height Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [02/2017 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [08/2020 - ]
- Loosen the clevis lock nut.
- 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.)
- Tighten the clevis lock nut.
for TMC Made
Torque: 26 N*m (265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf)
for TMMT Made
Torque: 22 N*m (224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf)
- Install the stop light switch assembly.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- Remove the stop light switch assembly.
- Install the No. 1 air duct.
Refer to INSTALLATION [02/2017 - ]
- Remove the No. 1 air duct.
- INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY
- Depress the brake pedal until a slight resistance is felt. Measure the brake pedal free play as shown in the illustration.
*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.
- Depress the brake pedal until a slight resistance is felt. Measure the brake pedal free play as shown in the illustration.
- INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE
- Remove the front door scuff plate LH.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- Remove the cowl side trim board LH.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- Remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- Remove the console box insert.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- Turn back the front floor carpet assembly.
- With the engine running, depress the brake pedal and measure the brake pedal reserve distance as shown in the illustration.
*1 Brake Pedal Pad *2 Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet *a Brake Pedal Reserve Distance *b Measuring Plane of Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet *c 70 mm (2.76 in.) - - Brake Pedal Reserve Distance from Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet at 300 N (31 kgf, 67.4 lbf)
127 mm (5.00 in.) or more
If the distance is not as specified, troubleshoot the brake system.
Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [09/2019 - ]
- Install the front floor carpet assembly to its original position.
- Install the console box insert.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- Install the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- Install the cowl side trim board LH.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- Install the front door scuff plate LH.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- Remove the front door scuff plate LH.