How-To: Install AE Pedals + 350Z Dead Pedal On Your 4th Gen

[99BlackMaxMS]

Alright, since there is no write-up for this on the .org, I figured I would take everyone though a step-by-step process of how to do it. It is really an easy job and anyone can do it.

Parts Needed:

(1) Nissan 350Z Footrest Assembly: Part # - 67840-CD00C ($23.68)



(2) Nissan AE Maxima Clutch/Brake Pedal Cover: Part # - 46531-AB000 ($19.14 ea.)



(1) Nissan AE Maxima Gas Lever Assembly: Part # - 18005-4Y900 ($27.76)



(1) 8x1-3/4 Flat Philip Head Zinc Finish Screws ($1.03)



I got the OEM parts from Dave Burnette at Southpoint Nissan at cost, and after shipping my grand total of parts came to $99.50 with the screws added in.

[99BlackMaxMS]

Tools Needed:

Bench Vise
Metal Hack Saw
Bench Grinder
Power Drill
1/8" Drill Bit
10mm Socket
Ratchet
Small Philips Head Screwdriver
Long Flathead Screwdriver
Stubby Flathead Screwdriver

[99BlackMaxMS]

Step One: Preparing The Dead Pedal

The 350Z does not come from the factory with an elevated spot for a dead pedal, therefore there is a lot of unnecessary plastic that needs to be cut away.



First, remove the five (5) screws (four silver metal ones at each corner, and one black one in the center). Put the aluminum cover in a safe spot as it is very bendable.



Once separated, clamp the black plastic base to the bench vise and start sawing away. Leave about 1/2-3/4" of clearance between the top and the side of the pedal. Next, use the bench grinder or a sander/sandpaper to finish the edge of the pedal and to even out the base. It should look like this when finished:

[99BlackMaxMS]

Step Two: Positioning/Mounting The Dead Pedal

Now that your dead pedal is correctly cut and finished to your liking, use the small Philips head screwdriver and screw in the small black screw to secure the aluminum plate to the base.



Go outside into your car and place the pedal where you would permanently like to place it. Rest it in place and begin drilling. You can drill directly through the carpeting. After drilling the four holes, take one 8x1-3/4 screw and fill in the four holes you just drilled. Voila, your dead pedal is installed and secured safely.

Before:



After:

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Step Three: Clutch/Brake Pedals

First off, if you have an automatic, you complete this task with only one pedal (clearly) but can use the same method as I did.

Begin by peeling back the old clutch and brake pedals. They should come off with little effort. I found it best to reinstall the new pedal cover in a specific order, making each corner/side easier to slip on. Using the stubby flathead screwdriver, slide the top right corner and right side on. Next, use the flathead to flip the backing away while you set the top left part of the cover in place. Continue this process until you get the entire cover on.

I found it best to install the cover in the following order:



Continue on and do the same for the brake pedal.


Step Four: Accelerator Pedal

Begin by removing the throttle cable from the very top of the pedal assembly. It is kind of tricky, but if you wedge your long flathead screwdriver between the plastic clip and the metal on the pedal arm, it will pop free. The cable is located where these two red arrows are pointing to:



Next, unbolt the two 10mm nuts holding the pedal bracket in place (located on the firewall). Once these are taken off, the whole gas pedal assembly (pedal and arm) will fall out.



Continue the re-installation of the new pedal in reverse order of taking out the old one (first bolt in the two 10mm nuts that hold the pedal to the mounting bracket, then clip in the throttle cable).

[99BlackMaxMS]

You are finished. Put back your floormat and enjoy.

Before:




After:

[Snypa]

Well done !!!...looks good mate.

[maxx0831]

looks great!!

[Kevlo911]

Nice write up. I believe the old one say you can swap out just the gas pedal by drilling out the back of the pedal bigger.

[Fr33way™]

Nice job and thanks for detailed pics.

[ajcool2]

Cool looks like my Z. lol

[QNO_A32]

good job.... this is a nice cheap little interior project.+1

[G4nismo]

very nice write up man! i need to do this sometime down the road...

[MOHFpro90]

Holy crap that was a nice write up. Yeah looks hella better man, very nice job.

[SoMarvelus]

yeah, thats nice, now whats needed is the black carpet

[Bandfan1024]

Looks awesome, love the pedals!

[4DRSpeed]

good job on the write up. With the gas pedal all you need to do is take the stock pedal off. The Z's pedal hole is a little bigger, so I just took some electrical tape and wrapped it around the pedal assembly and then just slid the Z pedal on. It was nice and snug then.

[95 maxima se]

wow im gonna have to do this to my max

[khantalha+]

nice work man.... good job .. and thanks for the part numbers tooo

[93altima]

This Should be Stickied ill try this in about a month or two

[99BlackMaxMS]

Thanks for all the compliments guys. Kevlo already stickied it in the interior sticky under the 4th gen forum.

For the reference these are stock 20th anniversary edition pedals (clutch, brake, and gas) with only the 350z dead pedal.

[Maxima_Joe]

Do you happen to know if they make the brake cover for automatic cars?

[nismology]

Originally Posted by fanaticrockford

Do you happen to know if they make the brake cover for automatic cars?

Yes.

46531-AB010

[maxina97]

Wow! I can't wait to try this one out. Looks Good.

[speedymax99]

I just did the install and was very easy to put in

[Gb2St]

damn looks good, might just have to do that