How-to
2001 Ford Crown Victoria Dead Pedal Install
A dead pedal was added to the driver's footwell of a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, mounted to the existing white bracket behind the kick panel. The install involved trimming that bracket and reusing the factory 10mm nut on the top bolt.
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Step 1
Photograph the driver's footwell before starting, and review the dead pedal and the plate that mounts it to the bracket.
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Step 2
Gather the tools the owner lists as necessary: a 10mm socket, a socket extension, a ratchet, and a small cutting tool.
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Step 3
Pull the weatherstripping back a few inches.
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Step 4
Remove the hood release hole cover, then pull the trim panel forward toward the rear of the car to release it. Note the two retaining clip locations so the panel can be lined up again later.
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Step 5
Pull the carpet back to expose the mounting area.
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Step 6
Use a 10mm deep well socket to remove the nut on the top bolt. The bottom bolt does not have a nut.
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Step 7
Cut the white bracket to clear the pedal. The owner notes that the lower edge of the bracket is trimmed so it does not contact the pedal baseplate once installed.
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Step 8
Install the plate behind the white bracket and reuse the 10mm nut on the top bolt. Confirm the parts sit as shown before closing things up.
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Step 9
Put the carpet back, then reinstall the trim panel, the hood release cover, and the weatherstripping.
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Step 10
Check the finished pedal in place. The owner reports a comfortable leg position with the knee slightly bent, comparable to the gas pedal position.
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