Brake and/or Accelerator Pedals - Installation

BRAKE PEDAL





1. Carefully install the brake pedal and bracket assembly (1) in the vehicle lining up the bracket with the power brake booster mounting studs and the stud (2) on the dash panel.
2. Install the four nuts (4) attaching the brake pedal (1) (and power brake booster) to the dash panel. Do not tighten the nuts at this time.
3. Install the remaining nut (5) attaching the brake pedal (1) to the dash panel. To tighten this nut (and the other four from the preceding step), refer to the following step.




CAUTION: Because of power brake booster design, it is very important to tighten the mounting nuts in the proper sequence.

4. Tighten the brake pedal/booster mounting nuts in the proper sequence to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).




5. Using Mopar(R) Lubriplate, or an equivalent, coat the surface of the brake pedal pin (3) where it contacts the brake booster push rod (1).
6. Install the power brake booster push rod (1) on the pin (3) mounted on the side of the brake pedal. Install a NEW retaining clip (2) on the end of the pin. Do not reuse the old clip.




CAUTION: Do not reuse the original stop lamp switch. The switch can only be adjusted once. That is during initial installation of the switch. If the switch is not adjusted properly or has been removed for some service, a new switch must be installed and adjusted.

7. Install and adjust a NEW stop lamp switch (2) in the brake pedal bracket (1). Installation




8. If not already performed, connect the wiring connector (4) at the stop lamp switch (3).
9. Attach the stop lamp switch wiring routing clip (1) at the brake pedal bracket (2).




10. If equipped, Install the clutch pedal blocker (1) using three mounting screws.




11. Install the steering column cover reinforcement (1) using the four mounting screws (2).
12. Install the steering column opening cover on the instrument panel. Steering Column Opening Cover - Installation
13. If equipped, install the silencer pad below the instrument panel.
14. Connect the battery negative cable to its post on the battery.
15. Check the stop lamps to verify they are operating properly and not staying on when the pedal is in the released position.
16. Road test the vehicle to ensure proper operation of the brakes.