Brake Pedal, Disconnecting From Brake Booster: Removing

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-- If equipped, remove instrument panel trim panel in footwell.

-- If equipped and necessary, remove the crash bolsters -2-. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pedal Crash Bolster & Mounting Bolts

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-- To do this, remove the right bolts -1- and the brake pedal crash bolster -2-.

-- First press brake pedal in direction of brake booster and hold.

Fig 2: Separating Brake Pedal & Booster

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2 -

Pressure rod

3 -

Retaining tabs

-- Insert the Release Tool - Brake Servo T10159 and pull it toward the driver seat while applying counter pressure against the brake pedal.

NOTE:

The pedal assembly must not move toward the rear while doing this.

This will cause the tabs -3- to be pushed out of the push rod ball head mount -2-.

-- Pull Release Tool - Brake Servo T10159 and brake pedal together toward the driver seat.

This will pull the brake pedal off.