At Models And CVT Models

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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
1. Remove the clips, and remove the instrument panel side cover LH.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Side Cover LH
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2. Remove the clips and data link connector, and remove the instrument panel lower cover under.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Panel Lower Cover Under And Clips
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3. Remove the bolts, and remove the knee guard panel.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Knee Guard Panel Bolts
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4. Remove the screws and clips and release the claws, and remove the instrument panel lower cover while disconnecting the harness connectors.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Instrument Panel Lower Cover Screws And Clips
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Remove the brake pedal assembly.
1. Disconnect the stop light switch connector.
2. Remove the snap pin (a) and clevis pin (b), and remove the operating rod from the brake pedal.
  NOTE:
  - Use special care when handling the operating rod. If excessive force is applied to the operating rod, the angle may change by ±3°, and it may result in damage to power piston cylinder.
  - Do not change the push rod length.
  Fig 5: Removing Snap Pin And Clevis Pin
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3. Remove the bolt and nut, and then detach the brake pedal assembly.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Brake Pedal Assembly Bolt And Nut
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