Hi *.
I'm trying to determine how difficult it would be to install adjustable pedals in a new ES330.
My inlaws have tried to order the car with the pedals, however the dealer initially claimed that they are only available when purchased with a fully loaded car (nav + Mark Levinson stereo?), and has today said that they are not available at all.
I stopped off at the parts department of the dealership today asking about the necessary parts, and they responded to every request to look up the part numbers with:
1. it's impossible to do
2. it'll void the warranty
3. if it were possible, it'd cost at least $6000
4. if you were in an accident, your insurance would be void
5. oh, the pedals + acuators are in the database for ~$180, but that can't be right.
I'm wondering what is necessary to do a change-over. Are there other electronics needed, or do they hook into whatever module controls the existing seat+mirror memory? Switches to control up/down? Are the pedals interchangable with the stock ones, or is more needed (saw a write-up on installing factory pedals on to a domestic, and it required a different brake booster -- anything similar?).
Since buying the car is contingent on getting adjustable pedals, it's too early to invest in a service manual. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Brian