How do you remove the gas pedal on a 2001?

[GSX455]

How do you remove the gas pedal on a 2001 2500?   There is a plastic retainer, with no screws or tabs to press. 

I'm ready to use a Sawzall and hack away.  Thanks for any help

[CSM]

I don't know but I have to ask. Why?

[GSX455]

well, the bracket for the clutch and brake wore out, and the gas pedal is also attached.  The steel bar wore into the aluminum bracket so far it made the clutch sit so low, you could not get the tranny into reverse,  Only Dodge would design a rotating assembly that will wear out with steel against the cast aluminum?

 

Amazing that instead of a C clip or cotter pin, Dodge has this plastic clip that takes 4 prongs that will not stay so you have to cut one prong to get the accelerator pedal off.  So, to remove the gas pedal you have to buy a new plastic clips, $9. 

 

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Edited March 29, 2015 by Mopar1973Man
Inserted the picture for others to see

[Ilikeoldfords]

Just future reference, there should be plastic bushings that the pedals ride on. They do wear out over time and if not replaced then you will get the problem of it wearing into the aluminum.

[klcammie]

Good topic and pix. Guess I need to check on mine to see if plastic is wearing. Thanks

[Mopar1973Man]

Got me wondering as well...