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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the master cylinder from the brake booster. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake pipes from the master cylinder. Refer to MASTER CYLINDER in Hydraulic Brakes.
  2. Disconnect the brake assist pump motor wiring harness and vacuum hose (if equipped).
  3. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT in Steering Wheel and Column.
  4. Remove the transmission range selector cable support bolt from the I/P reinforcement brace.
    5. Fig 1: Removing Transmission Range Selector Cable Support Bolt
    G01458229Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the upper nut from the Instrument Panel (I/P) reinforcement brace at the I/P.
    NOTE: Avoid damaging the surrounding components while cutting.
  6. Cut off the I/P reinforcement brace studs close to the I/P carrier.
    7. Fig 2: Removing I/P Reinforcement Brace Studs
    G01458230Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the lower I/P reinforcement brace bolt (1) from the electronic adjustable pedal (EAP) bracket.
    8. Fig 3: Removing Lower I/P Reinforcement Brace Bolt
    G01458231Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the I/P reinforcement brace.
  9. 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
  10. Remove the pushrod retaining clip (3) from the brake pedal pin (1).
  11. Remove the brake pedal pushrod (2) and the stop lamp switch (4) from the brake pedal.
    12. Fig 4: Removing Brake Pedal Pushrod And Stop Lamp Switch
    G01458232Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the EAP bracket nuts (2) from the studs (3) at the bulkhead.
    13. Fig 5: Removing EAP Bracket Nuts And Bolt
    G01458233Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the top EAP bracket bolt (1).
  14. Move the brake booster forward until the studs are removed from the mounting holes.
  15. Remove the EAP assembly from the vehicle.
  16. Remove the cable retaining clip on the top of the bracket.
    17. Fig 6: Removing Cable Retaining Clip
    G01458234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Adjust the accelerator pedal to the fully forward position using the following procedure.
    • Remove the screws from cable housing at the top of the adjustable pedal motor.
    • Twist the cable housing to unlock the cable from the motor.
    • Remove the cable from the adjustable pedal motor.
    • Attach a drill motor or equivalent to the adjustable pedal cable.
    • Spin the cable until there is a distance of 21.4 mm from the accelerator transmission assembly cap to the small outer diameter of the adjuster pin.
    18. Fig 7: Adjusting Accelerator Pedal
    G01458235Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the adjustable pedal cable from the accelerator pedal:
    • Twist the cable housing to unlock the cable from the accelerator pedal.
    • Compress the secondary locking tabs located below the housing locking tabs and pull the cable from the accelerator pedal assembly.

    Important:  Note the position of the brake pedal return spring (1).

    19. Fig 8: Identifying Brake Pedal Return Spring
    G01458236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the nut from the brake pedal pivot bolt.
  20. Remove the brake pedal pivot bolt.
  21. Remove the brake pedal and return spring assembly from the bracket.
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