Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Brake Pedal
Removing
-- If equipped, remove the instrument panel trim panel inside the driver footwell, refer to Removal and Installation .
-- Remove the footwell vent on the driver side, refer to Removal and Installation .
-- If equipped, remove the crash bolsters -2-, refer to Removal and Installation .
-- To do this, remove the right bolts -1- and the brake pedal crash bolster -2-.
-- If equipped, remove the knee airbag, refer to Removal and Installation .
-- Disconnect brake pedal from brake booster, refer to BRAKE PEDAL, REMOVING FROM BRAKE BOOSTER .
-- Remove the threaded connection -arrows- from the brake pedal -1-.
-- Remove the brake pedal.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
-- Clip the brake pedal to the brake booster, refer to BRAKE PEDAL, ATTACHING TO BRAKE BOOSTER .
Tightening Specification
- Refer to BRAKE PEDAL OVERVIEW .
- Knee airbag, refer to Removal and Installation .
- Crash bolsters, refer to Description and Operation .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.