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Installation Procedure

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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing OnStar J-Nuts & Mounting Bracket Bolts
    GM930264Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the OnStar® J-nuts and mounting bracket bolts to the brake pedal assembly, if equipped.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    2. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Accelerator Pedal Assembly
    GM925900Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the accelerator pedal assembly to the brake pedal bracket. Refer to Accelerator Pedal Position Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 2.2L (L61) or Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.5L (L66).
    3. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Brake Pedal Assembly
    GM925895Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the brake pedal assembly into the vehicle, while guiding the brake pedal bracket pilot bushings into the foam insulator panel.
    4. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Brake Pedal Bracket
    GM931272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the brake pedal bracket-to-steering column bracket bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  5. Loosely install the brake booster mounting nuts.
  6. Apply a thin coating of lithium grease to the pushrod pin on the brake pedal.
    7. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Washer & Retaining Clip To Brake Pedal
    GM926065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the brake booster pushrod to the brake pedal.
  8. Install the washer and retaining clip to the brake pedal.
    9. Fig 6: Removing/Installing Brake Pedal Assembly
    GM925895Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Tighten the vacuum brake booster mounting nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    10. Fig 7: View Of Steering Column Bracket To Cowl Nut
    GM932996Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the steering column bracket to cowl nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    11. Fig 8: View Of Cruise Brake Switch & Retainer
    GM926071Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the cruise control release switch and retainer, if equipped, to the pedal bracket. Refer to Cruise Release Switch Replacement .
    12. Fig 9: Removing/Installing Stop Lamp Switch
    GM925867Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the stop lamp switch and retainer to the pedal bracket. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Replacement .
  13. Adjust the stop lamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment .
  14. Adjust the cruise release switch, if equipped. Refer to Cruise Release Switch Adjustment .
    15. Fig 10: View Of Communication Interface Module (CIM) & Fastener
    GM931404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Reposition the OnStar® module to the mounting bracket, if equipped. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement .
    16. Fig 11: View Of APP Sensor Harness Connector
    GM927716Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Connect the accelerator pedal assembly electrical connector.
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