RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
Parking Brake Pedal: Service and Repair
PEDAL
REMOVAL
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Loosen the cable tensioner nut at the equalizer to create slack in the front cable.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Remove the knee bolster.
6. Disconnect the brake lamp wire from the switch on the pedal assembly.
7. Roll the carpet back, loosen the front cable grommet from the floorpan and the cable retainer.
8. Disengage the release rod from the arm on the pedal assembly.
9. Remove the bolts/nuts from the pedal assembly and remove the assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the replacement pedal assembly on the dash and cowl.
2. Install the bolts/nuts and tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the park brake release rod.
4. Connect the front cable to the arm on the pedal assembly.
5. Tighten the front cable grommet to the floorpan and the cable retainer, roll the carpet back.
6. Connect the wires to the brake lamp switch.
7. Install the knee bolster.
8. Raise the vehicle.
9. Adjust the parking brake cable tensioner.
