Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) lower closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
2. Remove the accelerator pedal assembly with bracket from the brake pedal bracket to improve access to the brake pedal pivot nut. Refer to Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement for the 2.4L engine or Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement for the 2.0L engine.
3. Remove the clutch pedal assembly, if equipped, for removal of the brake pedal pivot bolt. Refer to Clutch Pedal Replacement .

1

Vacuum Brake Booster Pushrod Clip

2

Vacuum Brake Booster Pushrod Washer

3

Brake Pedal Pivot Bolt

4

Brake Pedal Pivot Nut

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tip
Hold the brake pedal pivot bolt stationary and tighten the brake pedal pivot nut. Do not tighten the bolt.

Tighten
50 N·m (37 lb ft)

5

Vacuum Brake Booster Pushrod

6

Brake Pedal

Tip

Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) lower closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side.
2. Remove the accelerator pedal assembly with bracket from the brake pedal bracket to improve access to the brake pedal pivot nut. Refer to Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement.

1

Vacuum Brake Booster Pushrod Clip

2

Vacuum Brake Booster Pushrod Washer

3

Brake Pedal Pivot Bolt

4

Brake Pedal Pivot Nut

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Procedure

Hold the brake pedal pivot bolt stationary and tighten the brake pedal pivot nut. Do not tighten the bolt.

Tighten
50 N·m (37 lb ft)

5

Vacuum Brake Booster Pushrod

6

Brake Pedal

Procedure

1. Apply a thin coat of high-temperature grease GM P/N 12345996 (Canadian P/N 10953501) to the brake pedal pivot bushing, the pushrod washer, the push rod pin on the pedal, and the brake pedal pivot pin.
2. Calibrate the brake pedal position sensor. Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration.