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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 33 (ADJUSTABLE PEDAL SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Removal Procedure

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Remove the 2 master cylinder nuts.
    2. IMPORTANT: DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake pipes from the master cylinder.
  2. Position the master cylinder aside and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
  3. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: View Of Bolt Securing Selector Cable To Brace
    GM394467Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the transmission range selector cable support bolt from the instrument panel (I/P) reinforcement brace.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the following components:
    • The adjustable pedals motor assembly
    • The memory sensor connector, if equipped
    • The pedal position sensor
    • The accelerator wiring harness connector
    6. Fig 2: View Of Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Assembly
    GM1704147Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the accelerator pedal position sensor assembly. Refer to Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement .
  7. Remove the left side floor air outlet duct. Refer to Floor Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side .
    8. Fig 3: View Of Brake Pedal Components
    GM1704202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the pushrod retaining clip (1) from the brake pedal pin (4).
  9. Remove the brake pedal pushrod (5) and the stop lamp switch (2) from the brake pedal (3).
    10. Fig 4: View Of EAP Bracket Nuts, Booster Studs & Bracket Bolt
    GM1704242Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the electronic adjustable pedal (EAP) bracket nuts (2) from the brake booster studs (3).
  11. Remove the top EAP bracket bolt (1).
  12. Move the brake booster forward until the studs are past the EAP bracket holes.
  13. Remove the EAP assembly from the vehicle.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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