Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Removal







REMOVAL





WARNING: Before servicing the steering column the air bag system must be disarmed. Refer to electrical restraint system for service procedures. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury.

NOTE: The adjustable brake pedal is serviced as a complete assembly including accelerator pedal and the bracket.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable to disable the airbag system. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
2. Remove the steering column opening cover.
3. Remove the steering column opening cover reinforcement.
4. Remove the upper and lower shrouds.
5. Remove the upper coupling pinch bolt and separate the upper coupling (2) from the steering column (1).




6. Remove the column mounting nuts (1) and lower the column (2) downwards.
7. Remove the steering column .
8. Remove the brake lamp switch and discard.




9. Disconnect the booster push rod clip (1) discard the clip and remove the rod (2) from the pedal (3).




10. Remove the booster mounting nuts (1).
11. Push the booster into the engine compartment for clearance.
12. Disconnect the adjustable pedal assembly electrical connectors.




13. Remove the two bolts securing the electrical bulkhead to the pedal bracket.
14. Remove the pedal assembly bracket bolts (1).
15. Remove the pedal assembly (2) from the vehicle.