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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic Information 🢒 Clutch Pedal Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the left instrument panel (I/P) lower insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement.

    3. Object Number: 1964333 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the clutch pedal position sensor electrical connector (1).

    4. Object Number: 71474 Size: SH
  4. Remove the clutch master cylinder rod retainer.
  5. Disconnect the clutch master cylinder rod from the clutch pedal.

    6. Object Number: 71473 Size: SH
  6. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  7. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder hose from the hose retaining clip.

    8. Object Number: 71475 Size: SH
  8. Lower the vehicle. Leave the vehicle on the hoist.
  9. Remove the windshield washer solvent container. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement.
  10. Rotate the clutch master cylinder counterclockwise 45 degrees.
  11. Release the clutch master cylinder from the dash panel.
  12. Move the clutch master cylinder away from the dash panel approximately 25 mm (1 in).

    13. Object Number: 71483 Size: SH

    Note: Prior to disassembly take note of the direction of the clutch pedal assist spring and its relationship to the clutch pedal.

  13. Push down on the clutch pedal to release the pedal assist spring.
  14. Finesse the spring from the clutch pedal bracket.
  15. Remove the driver foot rest bracket retaining bolt.
  16. Remove the driver foot rest bracket retaining nut.
  17. Remove the driver foot rest bracket from the vehicle.
  18. Remove the driver foot rest spacer from the dash panel stud.

    19. Object Number: 71482 Size: SH
  19. Remove the clutch pedal bracket mounting nuts.
  20. Remove the clutch pedal bracket stud anchor plate.
  21. Remove the clutch pedal and bracket assembly from the vehicle.

    22. Object Number: 71477 Size: SH
  22. Remove the clutch pedal bolt.
  23. Remove the clutch pedal nut.
  24. Remove the clutch pedal from the clutch pedal bracket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 71477 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the clutch pedal bushings lightly with GM P/N 1052497 or equivalent.
  2. Install the clutch pedal to the clutch pedal bracket.
  3. Install the clutch pedal bolt.

    4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the clutch pedal nut.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the clutch pedal nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 71482 Size: SH
  5. Install the clutch pedal and bracket assembly into position in the vehicle.
  6. Install the clutch pedal bracket stud anchor plate into position on the steering column bracket.
  7. Install the clutch pedal bracket mounting nuts.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the clutch pedal bracket mounting nuts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 71483 Size: SH
  8. Install the driver foot rest spacer onto the dash panel stud.
  9. Install the driver foot rest bracket to the vehicle.
  10. Install the driver foot rest bracket retaining nut and the retaining bolt.

    11. Tighten

        • Tighten the driver foot rest bracket retaining nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
        •  Tighten the driver foot rest bracket retaining bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
  11. Lubricate the clutch pedal assist spring bushings lightly with GM  P/N 1052497 or equivalent.
  12. Install the clutch pedal assist spring to the clutch pedal bracket (in the direction noted during removal).
  13. Align the clutch pedal to the pedal assist spring and engage.

    14. Object Number: 71476 Size: SH
  14. Install the clutch master cylinder to the dash panel.
    15. 14.1. Orientate the clutch master cylinder at a 45 degree angle.
    14.2. Insert the clutch master cylinder into the dash panel.
    14.3. Rotate the master cylinder clockwise.
    14.4. Attach the master cylinder to the dash panel.
    14.5. DO NOT over rotate the master cylinder or damage may occur.
  15. Install the windshield washer solvent container. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement.

    16. Object Number: 71473 Size: SH
  16. Raise the vehicle.
  17. Install the clutch actuator cylinder hose to the hose retaining clip.

    18. Object Number: 71474 Size: SH
  18. Lower the vehicle.
  19. Install the clutch master cylinder rod to the clutch pedal.
  20. Install the clutch master cylinder rod retainer.

    21. Object Number: 1964333 Size: SH
  21. Connect the clutch pedal position sensor electrical connector (1).
  22. Install the left I/P lower insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement.
  23. Connect the negative battery cable.

    24. Tighten
    Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  24. Program the transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming.

    25. Warning: Replacement or reprogramming of the ECM, or replacement of the clutch pedal position sensor (CPPS) or clutch pedal requires that a CPPS learn procedure be performed. Failure to perform the CPPS learn procedure may result in personal injury or damage to the vehicle or its components if the vehicle is in gear and the starter motor is accidentally engaged.

  25. Perform the clutch pedal position sensor learn procedure. Refer to Clutch Pedal Position Sensor Learn.