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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

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

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) cluster trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
  4. Remove the driver side knee bolster and deflector. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 348724  Size: SH
  6. Remove the left and right I/P end trim panels.
  7. Remove the park brake release lever from the I/P. Refer to Parking Brake Release Handle Assembly Replacement .

  8. Object Number: 786370  Size: SH
  9. Remove the data link connector fastener and position aside.

  10. Object Number: 810840  Size: SH
  11. Remove the left  (3) and right (4) air duct.
  12. Remove the I/P assist handle. Refer to Instrument Panel Assist Handle Replacement .
  13. Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft to lower shaft retaining bolt. Refer to Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  14. Disconnect and reposition the left I/P wiring junction block.
  15. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .

  16. Object Number: 394655  Size: SH
  17. Remove the I/P upper trim panel retaining screws.

  18. Object Number: 350507  Size: SH
  19. Lift the trim panel up to disconnect the electrical connector (1) to the ambient light sensor on the underside of the trim panel.

  20. Object Number: 348717  Size: SH
  21. Remove the trim panel from the vehicle.

  22. Object Number: 397334  Size: SH
  23. Remove the I/P upper carrier top bolts (1).

  24. Object Number: 540359  Size: SH
  25. Remove the I/P center support bracket bezel (1).

  26. Object Number: 397332  Size: SH
  27. Remove the I/P center support bracket bolt.

  28. Object Number: 397335  Size: SH
  29. Remove the I/P carrier retaining bolts. The left side is shown, the right side is similar.
  30. Remove the left side door sill plate and cowl trim. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .

  31. Object Number: 776950  Size: SH
  32. Disconnect the clutch pedal engine start switch electrical connector (1).
  33. Push the clutch pedal in and squeeze the pushrod bushing tabs in, in order to release the pushrod bushing from the clutch pedal.
  34. Remove the pushrod from the pedal.
  35. Remove the clutch master cylinder clip from the brake pressure module valve pipe.

  36. Object Number: 776958  Size: SH
  37. Rotate the clutch master cylinder 45 degrees clockwise to the unlocked position.
  38. Important: Complete removal of the clutch master cylinder is not required.

  39. Pull the clutch master cylinder out until the pushrod socket is not touching the clutch pedal.

  40. Object Number: 776953  Size: SH
  41. Remove the clutch pedal to clutch pedal bracket bolt .

  42. Object Number: 776952  Size: SH
  43. Remove the clutch pedal to brake module bolts.

  44. Object Number: 397335  Size: SH
  45. Remove the I/P carrier bolts. The left side is shown, the right side is similar.
  46. Allow the instrument panel carrier to move rearward enough to gain access for the clutch pedal assembly removal.
  47. Remove the clutch pedal sub-assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 776952  Size: SH
  1. Install the clutch pedal sub-assembly.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 397335  Size: SH
  3. Install the instrument panel carrier and the right and left bolts. The left side is shown, the right side is similar.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  5. Install the clutch pedal to brake module bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 776953  Size: SH
  7. Install the clutch pedal to clutch pedal bracket bolt.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 36 N·m (27 lb ft).


    Object Number: 776958  Size: SH
  9. Push the clutch master cylinder in until the pushrod socket is touching the clutch pedal.
  10. Push in and rotate the clutch master cylinder 45 degrees counterclockwise to the locked position.
  11. Install the clutch master cylinder clip to the brake pressure module valve pipe.
  12. Apply light pressure to the clutch pedal to couple the pushrod socket to the clutch pedal.

  13. Object Number: 776950  Size: SH
  14. Connect the clutch pedal engine start switch electrical connector (1).
  15. Pump the clutch pedal 3 times prior to starting the vehicle to ensure connection is complete.

  16. Object Number: 397334  Size: SH
  17. Install the I/P carrier top bolts (1).
  18. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  19. Install the left side cowl trim and sill plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .

  20. Object Number: 397332  Size: SH
  21. Install the I/P center support bracket bolt.
  22. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 540359  Size: SH
  23. Install the I/P center support bracket bezel (1).

  24. Object Number: 394655  Size: SH
  25. Install the I/P assembly retaining bolts (3) and nuts (4). Ensure the wire harness is routed to all of the openings.
  26. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining bolts and nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  27. Install the harness hold down retainers to the I/P assembly.

  28. Object Number: 350507  Size: SH
  29. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the ambient light sensor on the underside of the trim panel.

  30. Object Number: 348717  Size: SH
  31. Install the trim panel to the I/P assembly.
  32. Install the trim panel retaining screws.
  33. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  34. Install the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  35. Install the left side I/P junction block.
  36. Install the upper intermediate steering shaft to lower shaft retaining bolt. Refer to Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  37. Install the I/P assist handle. Refer to Instrument Panel Assist Handle Replacement .

  38. Object Number: 810840  Size: SH
  39. Install the left (3) and right (4) air duct.

  40. Object Number: 786370  Size: SH
  41. Install the data link connector.
  42. Install the park brake release handle. Refer to Parking Brake Release Handle Assembly Replacement .

  43. Object Number: 348724  Size: SH
  44. Install the I/P end trim panels.
  45. Install the driver side knee bolster and deflector. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  46. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  47. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .