Accelerator Pedal: Service and Repair

Accelerator Pedal Rod:

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD
2. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
3. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD
4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

5. REMOVE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD




a. Disconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
b. Remove the 2 bolts, then remove the accelerator pedal rod.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD




a. Install the accelerator pedal rod with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 7.5 N.m (77 kgf.cm, 66 in.lbf)

b. Connect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.

2. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
3. INSTALL REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD
4. INSTALL REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
5. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD
6. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
a. Perform initialization.

NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.