Brake Pedal Assy: Service and Repair
BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONCaution
^ The clearance between the brake switch and the brake pedal is automatically adjusted to the correct amount when the brake switch is inserted into the installation hole on the brake pedal and rotated to fix in place. If the brake switch is not properly installed, the clearance may be incorrect, causing a brake light malfunction. Therefore, always verify that the brake pedal is properly installed and fully released before installing the brake switch to the pedal.
^ Once the brake switch clearance has automatically been adjusted, it cannot be adjusted again. Therefore, replace the switch with a new one when replacing the power brake unit or the pedal, or performing any procedure that changes the pedal stroke.
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Brake Pedal Removal Note
1. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade.
2. Remove the cowl grille.
3. Remove the windshield wiper motor.
4. Remove the cowl panel.
5. Remove the decoration panel.
6. Remove the front console box mat.
7. Remove the indicator panel.
8. Remove the front console box.
9. Remove the dashboard under cover.
10. Remove the side wall.
11. Remove the console panel.
12. Remove the console cover.
13. Remove the console.
14. Remove the front scuff plate inner.
15. Remove the front side trim.
16. Remove the hood release lever.
17. Remove the lower panel.
18. Remove the Glove Compartment.
19. Remove the a-pillar trim.
20. Remove the dashboard installation bolts as shown in the figure.
Caution
^ Bolt A cannot be removed from the body. For this reason, a front door obstructed by the bolt when the door is opened could cause it to be scratched. When opening a front door, verify that bolt A is inserted.
21. Lift the dashboard upward and move it 20 mm (0.78 in) to the rear of the vehicle after the locator pin for the dashboard member is in the position shown in the figure.
Caution
^ If the dashboard is moved towards the vehicle rear excessively, the wiring harness could be damaged. Mark the position and verify the distance when moving the dashboard.
Note
^ When verifying the position of the dashboard member, verify visually with the locator pin from the underside of the dashboard.
22. Move the power brake unit to the vehicle front where the power brake unit fork does not interfere with the brake pedal arm.
23. Remove the brake pedal.
Brake Switch Installation Note
1. Inspect the brake pedal. (See BRAKE PEDAL INSPECTION.) Testing and Inspection
2. With the brake pedal fully released, insert a new brake switch into the installation hole on the lock unit.
3. Secure the brake switch by turning it clockwise 45°.
Brake Switch Connector Installation Note
1. Inspect the brake pedal.
2. With the brake pedal in its original position, install the brake switch to the brake switch connector.