Brake Pedal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration.
   Fig 1: Removal Sequence Of Brake Pedal

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3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 8: Adjustable Pedal Assembly Removal Note 

1. Remove the wiper arms.
   • Raise the wiper arm to the vertical position, then pull outward to release the retainer.
     Fig 2: Locating Wiper Arm Retainer

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2. Remove the cowl grille.
   • The grille is secured with 14 spring clips. Carefully pry the grille upward to release the clips.
     Fig 3: Identifying Cowl Grille

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3. Remove the instrument panel support bolt.
   Fig 4: Locating Instrument Panel Support Bolt

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4. Remove the front console. For additional information, refer to BODY SYSTEM - INTERIOR .
5. Remove the four instrument panel support bracket screws.
   Fig 5: Locating Instrument Panel Support Bracket Screws

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6. Remove the door scuff plates.
   Fig 6: Locating Door Scuff Plates

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7. Remove the retainer and the cowl panels.
   Fig 7: Locating Retainer And Cowl Panels

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8. Remove the finish panels.
   Fig 8: Identifying Finish Panels

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9. Remove the A-pillar components.
   1. Caps.
   2. Bolts.
   3. Assist handle.
   4. Moulding.
      Fig 9: Identifying A-Pillar Components

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10. Remove the assist handles.
    Fig 10: Identifying Assist Handles

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11. Remove the moldings.
    Fig 11: Identifying Moldings

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12. Remove the defroster grille.
    Fig 12: Identifying Defroster Grille

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13. Remove the instrument panel support bolts.
    Fig 13: Locating Instrument Panel Support Bolts

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14. Remove the screws and the finish panel.
    Fig 14: Identifying Screws And Finish Panel

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15. Disconnect the wiring harness connector.
    Fig 15: Locating Wiring Harness Connector

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CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
16. Secure the steering wheel to prevent it from rotating.
17. Remove the bolt and separate the steering shafts.
    Fig 16: Identifying Bolt And Steering Shafts

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18. Remove the instrument panel support bolts.
    Fig 17: Locating Instrument Panel Support Bolts

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19. Pull the instrument panel approximately one inch away from the dash panel.
    Fig 18: Pulling Instrument Panel From Dash Panel

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