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Adjustable Pedal System: Removal & Installation Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to «Steering Column Replacement (Without HP2)»(ref-317148-S06593083592009060900000) or «Steering Column Replacement (HP2)»(ref-317148-S32426578382009060900000) .
  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the following components: Adjustable pedal motor assembly Memory sensor connector, if equipped Brake pedal position sensor Stoplamp switch
  3. Remove the accelerator pedal position sensor assembly. Refer to «Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement»(ref-317161-S09221481802009060900000) .
  4. Remove the left side floor air outlet duct. Refer to «Floor Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side»(ref-317146-S22924192452009060900000) .
  5. Remove the brake booster pushrod retainer bolt (1).
  6. Remove the brake booster pushrod retainer (1).
  7. Remove the stoplamp switch (1).
  8. Disconnect the brake booster pushrod from the brake pedal pivot.
  9. Remove the adjustable pedal bracket nuts (1).
  10. Remove the adjustable pedal bracket bolt (1).
  11. Position the brake booster forward until the studs are past the adjustable pedal bracket holes and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
  12. Disconnect and position aside any wiring harnesses as necessary.
  13. Remove the adjustable pedal assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. With the aid of an assistant, position the brake booster to the vehicle.
  2. Install the adjustable pedal assembly to the vehicle.
  3. Hand install the adjustable pedal bracket bolt (1).
  4. Install the adjustable pedal bracket nuts (1) and tighten to 36 N.m (27 lb ft).
  5. Tighten the adjustable pedal bracket bolt to 36 N.m (27 lb ft).
  6. Apply a thin coat of high temperature grease GM P/N 12345994 (Canadian P/N 10953501) to the pushrod pin on the brake pedal.
  7. Connect the brake booster pushrod to the brake pedal pivot.
  8. Install the stoplamp switch (1).
  9. Install the brake booster pushrod retainer (1). Rotate the retainer 360 degrees to ensure it is seated properly before tightening the retainer bolt.
  10. Install the brake booster pushrod retainer bolt (1) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  11. Install the accelerator pedal position sensor assembly. Refer to «Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement»(ref-317161-S09221481802009060900000) .
  12. Connect the electrical connectors to the following components: Adjustable pedal motor assembly Memory sensor connector, if equipped Brake pedal position sensor Stoplamp switch
  13. Reposition and connect any wiring harnesses as necessary.
  14. Install the steering column to the vehicle. Refer to «Steering Column Replacement (Without HP2)»(ref-317148-S06593083592009060900000) or «Steering Column Replacement (HP2)»(ref-317148-S32426578382009060900000) .
  15. Install the left side floor air outlet duct. Refer to «Floor Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side»(ref-317146-S22924192452009060900000) .
  16. Verify the correct operation of the adjustable pedals.
  1. Remove the driver knee bolster. Refer to «Knee Bolster Replacement (With RPO SLT)»(ref-317137-S30116964332009060900000) or «Knee Bolster Replacement (Without RPO SLT)»(ref-317137-S31008024442009060900000) .
  2. Remove the accelerator pedal position sensor assembly. Refer to «Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement»(ref-317161-S09221481802009060900000) .
  3. Remove the accelerator pedal bracket nuts.
  4. Remove the adjustable pedal drive cable from the accelerator pedal actuator using the following procedure: Twist the cable housing counterclockwise. Compress the secondary locking tabs located below the twist and lock tabs with a pointed tool and remove the cable from the pedal actuator.
  5. Remove the accelerator actuator lower pivot pin push nut (1) and washer (2).
  6. Remove the accelerator actuator lower pivot pin (3).
  7. Remove the accelerator actuator mounting screws (1).
  8. Remove the accelerator actuator (2).
  1. Install the accelerator actuator (2) to the accelerator pedal bracket.
  2. Install the accelerator actuator screws (1) and tighten to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
  3. Install the accelerator actuator lower pivot pin (3).
  4. Install the accelerator actuator lower pivot pin washer (2) and push nut (1). In order to allow proper actuation of the adjustable bracket, the push nut must allow some free play of the pivot pin. The distance between the bracket side wall and the push nut should be 1.7 mm (0.07 in).
  5. Install the drive cable (1) into the accelerator actuator (2) until secured by the secondary locking tabs.
  6. Install and twist the cable housing to secure to the accelerator pedal assembly.
  7. Install the accelerator pedal bracket mounting nuts and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  8. Adjust the accelerator pedal mounting bracket using the following procedure: Remove the screws from the cable housing at the top of the adjustable pedal motor. Twist the cable housing to unlock the cable from the motor. Remove the cable from the adjustable pedal motor. Attach a drill motor or equivalent to the adjustable pedal cable. Spin the cable until there is a distance of 6.14 mm (0.24 in) between the arrows on the inboard side of the adjustable pedal bracket.
  9. Install the accelerator pedal position sensor assembly. Refer to «Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement»(ref-317161-S09221481802009060900000) .
  10. Install the driver knee bolster. Refer to «Knee Bolster Replacement (With RPO SLT)»(ref-317137-S30116964332009060900000) or «Knee Bolster Replacement (Without RPO SLT)»(ref-317137-S31008024442009060900000) .
  11. Verify operation of the adjustable pedals.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Remove the driver knee bolster. Refer to «Knee Bolster Replacement (With RPO SLT)»(ref-317137-S30116964332009060900000) or «Knee Bolster Replacement (Without RPO SLT)»(ref-317137-S31008024442009060900000) .
  3. Disconnect the adjustable pedal position sensor jumper harness electrical connector (1).
  4. Remove the adjustable pedal position sensor bolts (1).
  5. Remove the brake and accelerator pedal adjuster position sensor (1).
  1. Install the brake and accelerator pedal adjuster position sensor (1).
  2. Install the adjustable pedal position sensor bolts (1) and tighten to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
  3. Connect the adjustable pedal position sensor jumper harness electrical connector (1).
  4. Install the driver knee bolster. Refer to «Knee Bolster Replacement (With RPO SLT)»(ref-317137-S30116964332009060900000) or «Knee Bolster Replacement (Without RPO SLT)»(ref-317137-S31008024442009060900000) .