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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Impala 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Brake Pedal Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  2. Remove the BCM from the bracket and position aside.
  3. Remove the stoplamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement .
  4. Remove the cruise release switch (if equipped). Refer to Cruise Control Release Switch Replacement in Cruise Control.
  5. Remove the wiring harness clips from the bracket.

    6. Object Number: 179276 Size: SH
  6. Remove the brake pedal pushrod retaining clip from the brake pedal.
  7. Remove the brake pedal pushrod and washer from the brake pedal.

    8. Object Number: 630032 Size: SH
  8. Remove the brake pedal nut and bolt.
  9. Remove the brake pedal and bushings.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 630032 Size: SH
  1. Install the brake pedal and the bushings.

    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 nut and bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the brake pedal nut and bolt to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).


    Object Number: 179276 Size: SH
  3. Install the brake pedal washer and pushrod to the brake pedal.
  4. Install the brake pedal pushrod retaining clip to the brake pedal.
  5. Install the wiring harness clips to the bracket.
  6. Install the cruise release switch (if equipped). Refer to Cruise Control Release Switch Replacement in Cruise Control.
  7. Install the stoplamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement .
  8. Reposition and install the BCM into the retaining bracket.
  9. Install the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.