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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TRAVERSE AWD V6-3.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLBRAKE PEDAL ASSYSERVICE AND REPAIR
2009 Chevrolet Traverse AWD V6-3.6L
Brake Pedal Assy: Service and Repair
2009 Chevrolet Traverse AWD V6-3.6LSECTION Service and Repair
Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the left side instrument panel (I/P) insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Acadia) (Service and Repair)Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Enclave) (Service and Repair)Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (OUTLOOK) (Service and Repair)Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Traverse) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the driver knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (Traverse) (Service and Repair)Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (Acadia) (Service and Repair)Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (Enclave) (Service and Repair)Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (OUTLOOK) (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the accelerator pedal position sensor. Refer to Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Disconnect the brake pedal position sensor electrical connector (1).
5. Remove the 2 brake pedal bracket bolts (2).
6. Remove the brake pedal pushrod retainer (1).
7. Remove the brake pedal pushrod clevis pin.
8. Remove the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement).
9. Remove the 4 vacuum booster nuts.
10. Position the vacuum brake booster and master cylinder assembly forward slightly to allow the brake pedal and bracket assembly to clear the booster studs.
11. Remove the brake pedal assembly.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the brake pedal assembly to the dash panel.
2. Position the vacuum brake booster and master cylinder assembly to the dash panel.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
3. Install the 4 vacuum booster nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
4. Position the brake pedal pushrod to the brake pedal.
5. Install the brake pedal pushrod clevis pin.
6. Install the brake pedal pushrod retainer (1).
7. Install the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement).
8. Install the 2 brake pedal bracket bolts (2).
Tighten the bolts to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).
9. Connect the brake pedal position sensor electrical connector (1).
10. Connect the brake pedal position sensor electrical connector.
11. Install the accelerator pedal position sensor. Refer to Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Install the driver knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (Traverse) (Service and Repair)Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (Acadia) (Service and Repair)Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (Enclave) (Service and Repair)Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (OUTLOOK) (Service and Repair).
13. Install the left side I/P insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Acadia) (Service and Repair)Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Enclave) (Service and Repair)Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (OUTLOOK) (Service and Repair)Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Traverse) (Service and Repair).
14. Calibrate the brake pedal position sensor. Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration (Programming and Relearning).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.