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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2004 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Hydraulic Brakes 🢒 Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the IP carrier assembly, to gain access to the brake pedal assembly to cowl bolts. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator pedal assembly. Refer to Accelerator Control Cable Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8 L.

    3. Object Number: 106373 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the electrical connectors (3) from the stoplamp switch (2) and the torque converter clutch/cruise control release switch.
  4. Remove the stop lamp switch from the pedal assembly. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement .
  5. Remove the torque converter clutch/cruise control release switch from the brake pedal assembly. Refer to Torque Converter Clutch/Cruise Control Release Switch Replacement in Automatic Transaxle-4T65-E.

    6. Object Number: 695567 Size: SH
  6. Remove the vacuum brake booster pushrod retainer (3).
  7. Remove the foam spacer (2) from the brake pedal clevis pin.
  8. Disconnect the vacuum brake booster push rod (1) from the brake pedal.

    9. Object Number: 287894 Size: SH
  9. Remove the brake pedal assembly mounting to cowl stud nuts (1).
  10. Remove the brake pedal assembly mounting nuts from the booster studs (2, 3).
  11. Remove the brake pedal assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 287894 Size: SH
  1. Install the brake pedal assembly into position on the brake booster and cowl studs.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the brake pedal assembly to brake booster mounting nuts (2, 3).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the brake pedal assembly to booster stud mounting nuts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

  3. Install the brake pedal assembly to cowl stud mounting nuts (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the brake pedal assembly to cowl mounting nuts to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).


    Object Number: 695567 Size: SH
  4. Apply a small amount of lubricant, GM P/N 12346293 or equivalent, to the clevis pin of the brake pedal (1).
  5. Connect the vacuum brake booster pushrod (1) to the brake pedal clevis pin.
  6. Install the foam spacer (2) to the brake pedal clevis pin.
  7. Install the retainer clip (3) to the brake pedal clevis pin.
  8. Install the torque converter clutch/cruise control release switch to the brake pedal assembly. Refer to Torque Converter Clutch/Cruise Control Release Switch Replacement in Automatic Transaxle-4T65-E.
  9. Install the brake stop lamp switches to the brake pedal assembly . Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement .

    10. Object Number: 106373 Size: SH
  10. Connect the electrical connectors (3) to the stoplamp switch (2) and the torque converter clutch/cruise control release switch.
  11. Connect the accelerator cable to the accelerator pedal assembly. Refer to Accelerator Control Cable Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8 L.
  12. Install the IP assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.