Brake Pedal, Disconnecting From Brake Booster

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Release Tool:T10159B 

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-- Remove the driver side storage compartment. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - STORAGE COMPARTMENT AND COVERS .

-- Remove the instrument panel cover on the driver side. Refer to OVERVIEW - INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, DRIVER SIDE .

-- If equipped, remove the knee airbag. Refer to KNEE AIRBAG WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the driver side footwell vent. Refer to DRIVER SIDE FOOTWELL VENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Press and hold the brake pedal -1- in the direction of the brake booster.

Fig 1: Disconnecting From Brake Booster

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1 -  Brake Pedal

2 -  Push Rod

3 -  Retaining Tabs

4 -  Mounting Bracket

-- Insert the Release Tool:T10159B  -A- and pull in the direction of the driver seat. While doing so, counterhold on the brake pedal -1-. At this moment the brake pedal must not move to the driver seat. The mount retaining tabs -3- will thereby be pressed off the ball head of the push rod -2-.

For clarity, the process of separating the brake pedal from the brake booster is shown with the pedal assembly removed.

-- Pull the Release Tool:T10159B  and brake pedal together toward the driver seat. As a result, the brake pedal is removed from the pushrod ball head.

Tightening Specification

• Driver Side Footwell Cover. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - STORAGE COMPARTMENT AND COVERS .