OEM 2009 Chevrolet Equinox Brake Pedal

2009 Chevrolet Equinox Brake Pedal Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Brake Pedal Assembly on 2009 Chevrolet Equinox?

  A: To remove Brake Pedal assembly remove the left side of instrument panel insulator panel, in order to remove the communication interface module if equipped. Remove accelerator pedal assembly electrical connector, followed by the retaining clip and washer from the Brake Pedal. Remove the Brake Booster pushrod from the Brake Pedal and disconnect the electrical connector of the Brake Pedal position sensor. Unscrew the Brake Pedal bracket-to-steering column bracket bolt & the Brake Booster mounting-nuts & position the Brake Booster forward to clear the studs from the front of the dash. Unscrew the steering column bracket to cowl nut but do not take it out. When disconnecting the Brake Pedal bracket pilot bushings from the foam insulation panel, pull back and to the center of the vehicle Brake Pedal assembly, and then removing it off of the vehicle. Next, pull out the accelerator pedal assembly from the Brake Pedal bracket. For installation, connect the accelerator pedal assembly with the Brake Pedal bracket and then install the Brake Pedal assembly into the vehicle by allowing the Brake Pedal bracket pilot bushings to enter the panel of foam insulator. Position the booster studs through the dash panel, allow the Brake Pedal bracket to steering column bracket bolt to be tightened at 25 nm (18 lb ft), and loosely install the Brake Booster mounting nuts. Uk: apply a thin layer of lithium grease onto the pushrod pin Brake Pedal turn to the Brake Booster pushrod, attach the Brake Booster pushrod to the Brake Pedal, and install washer and retaining clip to the Brake Pedal. Apply more pressure on the vacuum Brake Booster mounting nuts to the point of 25 nm (18 lb ft) after fitting the steering column bracket to cowl nut and screwing it to the power of 25 nm (18 lb ft). Lastly, reconnect the Brake Pedal position sensor, electrical connection, connect the accelerator pedal assembly electrical connection and reinstall the communication interface module if equipped, and reconnect the left side instrument panel insulator panel.