Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Refer to Battery Disconnect .
- If equipped, remove the telematics control unit. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Disconnect the harness connector from the accelerator position sensor.
Pull the connector lock back to unlock the connector from the accelerator pedal position sensor as shown, above. Pull up on the connector to disconnect it from the accelerator pedal position sensor as shown, above.
- Remove the nuts and remove the accelerator pedal.CAUTION:
- Do not disassemble accelerator pedal assembly.
- Do not drop or impact accelerator pedal assembly.
- Do not expose accelerator pedal assembly to water.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
- Check that the accelerator pedal moves smoothly within the specified range.
Accelerator pedal - total pedal applied stroke (A) : Refer to Accelerator Control . - Check that the accelerator pedal smoothly returns to the original position.
- Perform an electrical inspection of the accelerator pedal position sensor. Refer to Component Inspection (Throttle Position Sensor)
.CAUTION:
- The accelerator pedal shall operate smoothly without catching, the pedal operating force is released. The pedal shall return smoothly to the fully raised position. The spring shall be free from damage.
- If the harness connector of the accelerator pedal position sensor is disconnected, perform "ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING". Refer to Description .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.