2021 Lexus LS 500 Base, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Removal [12/2017 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [12/2017 - 09/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [09/2018 - 10/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [10/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [10/2023 - ]

  2. REMOVE ACCELERATOR PEDAL PAD 
    1. Detach the 4 claws to remove the accelerator pedal pad.
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  3. REMOVE ACCELERATOR PEDAL 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and accelerator pedal.
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  4. REMOVE ACCELERATOR PEDAL(W/SENSOR) ROD ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE:
    • Avoid excessive force to the accelerator pedal sensor assembly.
    • Do not disassemble the accelerator pedal sensor assembly.
    • This accelerator pedal does not require lubrication.

      Do not apply oil or lubricant to the accelerator pedal sensor assembly.

      If applied, the accelerator pedal sensor assembly must be replaced.

    1. Disconnect the accelerator pedal sensor assembly connector.
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    2. Remove the 3 nuts and accelerator pedal sensor assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Do not drop the accelerator pedal sensor assembly, strike it with tools or subject it to impact.
      • If the accelerator pedal sensor assembly is subjected to an impact, replace it with a new one.
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