Purpose/Function
An intrusion-minimizing brake pedal has been adopted to the brake pedal to provide for a measure of safety in the event of an accident.
The intrusion-minimizing brake pedal mechanism reduces impact to the lower extremities of the driver by minimizing the amount of rearward brake pedal thrust in a frontal collision.
Construction
The intrusion minimizing brake pedal mechanism is structured on the brake pedal and consists of the following parts.
Pedal arm
Lever
Pin A
Pin B
Pin C
Bracket

Operation
During normal braking
When the brake pedal is depressed, the pedal arm rotates at the pin A fulcrum point, and the pedal depression force is transmitted to the fork of the power brake unit.
This pedal depression force pushes in the fork to operate the brakes.

Intrusion-minimizing operation
In a frontal collision, the brake pedal is forced rearward by the movement of the dashboard.
In response to this, force in the direction of X is applied to the brake pedal lever because the dashboard member and brake pedal lever interfere.
With the addition of force in the direction of X, pin C releases from the lever, and the lever rotates around the pin B fulcrum point.
When the lever rotates, it obstructs pin A at the fulcrum point of the pedal arm.
If the pedal rotates further, pin A separates from the bracket (notch), and the pedal is freed.
By freeing the pedal arm, the force applied to the lower extremities is reduced.

Brake Hose (Rear) Removal/Installation
Brake Pedal InspectionGeneral Procedures (Suspension)
Wheel and Tire Installation
1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross
pattern to the following tightening torque.
Tightening torque
108—147 N·m {12—14 kgf·m, 80—108 ft·lbf}
Suspension Links Removal/Installation
1. For the ...
Rear Stabilizer Removal/Installation [2 Wd]
WARNING:
Verify that the rear crossmember is securely supported by a jack. If the
rear crossmember falls off, it can cause serious injury or death, and damage
to the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the rear ABS wheel-spee ...
Headliner Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming welt (with sunroof system).
b. A-pillar trim.
c. Front map light.
d. Sunvisor.
e. Front scuff plate.
f. Rear scuff plate.
g. B-pillar lower trim.
h. Adjust anchor cover.
i. Upper anchor i ...