Brake Pedal, Disconnecting From Brake Booster

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removing

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

-- If equipped and necessary, remove the crash bolsters -2-. Refer to Overview - Steering Column .

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-.

-- Press and hold the brake pedal in the direction of the brake booster.

Fig 2: Separating Brake Pedal & Booster

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2 - Push Rod

3 - Retaining Tabs

-- Insert the : 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 the : T10159B and brake pedal together in the direction of the driver seat.

This will pull the brake pedal off.