Avalon XLS V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1998)
Parking Brake Pedal: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove instrument lower panel and finish lower LH panel.
2. Remove junction block.
3. Remove parking; brake pedal bracket assembly.
a. Remove the 3 bolts.
Torque: 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the 2 clips and pin, and disconnect parking brake cable No.1.
c. Remove the 2 screws, and disconnect the release cable.
Torque: 2.7 Nm (24 inch lbs.)
d. Disconnect the connector, and remove the parking brake switch.
4. If necessary, remove shock absorber
a. Loosen the union lock nut.
Torque: 13 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the shock absorber.
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
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Install the shock absorber to the pin on the pedal bracket side, then extend the piston rod fully.
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Return the pedal until it hits the cushion.
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Make adjustments so that the shock absorber's union and the pin on the pedal side are aligned, then turn the union 1 turn counterclockwise.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.