Brake Pedal and Bracket

Brake Pedal and Bracket

Brake Pedal And Bracket:

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: The adjustable pedal system must be indexed whenever the brake pedal assembly or the accelerator pedal assembly is repaired. For additional information, refer to Adjustable Pedal Indexing - Brake.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
2. Remove the instrument panel close-out panel.
^ Remove the pushpins.
^ Turn the lamp counterclockwise.
3. Remove the speed control deactivator switch. For additional information, refer to Cruise Control.
4. Remove the booster push rod retaining pin cover.
5. Remove the booster push rod retaining pin.
6. Slide the stoplight switch, the washer, bushing and booster push rod from the brake pedal pin.
7. Remove the brake pedal bracket bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
8. Detach the adjustable brake pedal drive cable from the brake pedal assembly.
9. Disconnect the stoplight switch harness from the pedal bracket.
10. Remove the pinch bolt and disconnect the lower steering column shaft from the steering column lower yoke.
^ Discard the bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
11. Remove the 4 brake pedal bracket nuts and the brake pedal bracket.
^ To install, tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).

12. CAUTION: The adjustable pedal system must be indexed whenever the brake pedal assembly or the accelerator pedal assembly is repaired. For additional information, refer to Adjustable Pedal Indexing - Brake.

CAUTION: The brake switch must be positioned with the closed hole away from the brake pedal arm and the open hole toward the brake pedal arm.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Verify correct stoplight operation.