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Question Replacement gas pedal ?

Hi, How difficult is it to change the plastic gas pedal for an aluminum pedal ? I have a bad bulging disc in my back, and don't want to bite off more than I can chew. 2003 Corvette coupe. Thank you ! I'm ashamed I can't do some of the easy things anymore.
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I'm ashamed I can't do some of the easy things anymore.
Nothing to be ashamed of JT.......Happens to the best of us !

As for actual replacement, mine was already done when I purchased the car.
Good Luck on the job and I'm sure someone will come along and give you the answer you're looking for !
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Geez, I did mine years ago but cant remember exactly. It was not hard, but if you don't want to twist your back because you have to lean into the foot well area, you might seek out someone else to do it.

It makes a huge difference in the look and you will ask, why didn't GM make it metal too? I did not do the dead pedal because most are just stuck on with tape, or you have to screw it into the plastic.

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