pedal removal
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Racer
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pedal removal
Hey guys I am removing my pedals for a auto to manual conversion.. do I have to remove the steering column? I already dropped the 2 bolts and all of the other bolts that secure the pedals in under the dash. It seems to be getting stuck on 2 studs that are welded to the steering column. Any input would be appreciated. It is loose like I said it appears to be just catching on those 2 studs directly on the column... Thanks
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You should double check because as I recall the brackets themselves were the same you just had to change the pedals.
I have done a few of these from manual to auto but have always pulled out the clutch pedal and just installed the auto brake pedal.
Might be worth looking at if you have them both side by side.
I have done a few of these from manual to auto but have always pulled out the clutch pedal and just installed the auto brake pedal.
Might be worth looking at if you have them both side by side.
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The clutch pedal assembly bolts on the side of the main brake pedal bracket with 3 nuts. Straight forward removal. The brake pedal only has one pivot point (bolt and nut), it is pretty hard to get to but we do it all the time. The column does not need to be removed or dropped. 
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The clutch pedal assembly bolts on the side of the main brake pedal bracket with 3 nuts. Straight forward removal. The brake pedal only has one pivot point (bolt and nut), it is pretty hard to get to but we do it all the time. The column does not need to be removed or dropped.
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So basically leave the complete pedal assembly in the vehicle and just remove the brake pedal itself. For the smaller manual one a.d the clutch assembly bolts to the side of the main assembly? If so I just made it a lot more work for myself
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Got the bolt out earlier I pulled a lot more apart than I had to it is actually very simple once you know what you are pulling apart... 15 minutes actually, thanks Rodney
As a tip to people there is a 13 mm bolt and the bolt side is a 15 mm on the right side if you take a 6 inch 3/8 drive extension with a deep 15mm coming from the right side you will see a small channel pull out the insulation hanging down slide it in onto the nut than attach the 3/8 drive ratchet and hold tight than using a 13mm wrench loosen nut. Don't shy away from this guys it isn't a horror story like people make it out to be once I put in new one I will post pics of 15 minute install .... Thanks Rodney
As a tip to people there is a 13 mm bolt and the bolt side is a 15 mm on the right side if you take a 6 inch 3/8 drive extension with a deep 15mm coming from the right side you will see a small channel pull out the insulation hanging down slide it in onto the nut than attach the 3/8 drive ratchet and hold tight than using a 13mm wrench loosen nut. Don't shy away from this guys it isn't a horror story like people make it out to be once I put in new one I will post pics of 15 minute install .... Thanks Rodney
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Got the bolt out earlier I pulled a lot more apart than I had to it is actually very simple once you know what you are pulling apart... 15 minutes actually, thanks Rodney
As a tip to people there is a 13 mm bolt and the bolt side is a 15 mm on the right side if you take a 6 inch 3/8 drive extension with a deep 15mm coming from the right side you will see a small channel pull out the insulation hanging down slide it in onto the nut than attach the 3/8 drive ratchet and hold tight than using a 13mm wrench loosen nut. Don't shy away from this guys it isn't a horror story like people make it out to be once I put in new one I will post pics of 15 minute install .... Thanks Rodney
As a tip to people there is a 13 mm bolt and the bolt side is a 15 mm on the right side if you take a 6 inch 3/8 drive extension with a deep 15mm coming from the right side you will see a small channel pull out the insulation hanging down slide it in onto the nut than attach the 3/8 drive ratchet and hold tight than using a 13mm wrench loosen nut. Don't shy away from this guys it isn't a horror story like people make it out to be once I put in new one I will post pics of 15 minute install .... Thanks Rodney
I knew RPM could help you!! Im proud for you cant wait to see some results from that auto conversion you will love it I know I love my auto A4 RPM level 6!! is nothing to drive letting it do the work
Last edited by a/c man; Oct 4, 2011 at 01:53 AM.
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Was up for one day only for about 3 hrs is all, didnt see you guys. I didnt drive the car the wife came along had to take her shopping then out to eat.
I have been trying to get up with Arun to look at the car and me are him one something always comes up. Robert
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all the info is above, just figured some pics may help out
The hog pic is my thoughts on swapping these out wedged under the dash, no other item in GM inventory uses a "W" nutplate that I have seen, fun times.
The hog pic is my thoughts on swapping these out wedged under the dash, no other item in GM inventory uses a "W" nutplate that I have seen, fun times.