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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2012IMPREZA WRX STI F4-2.5L DOHC TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSSENSORS AND SWITCHES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor: Service and Repair
2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI F4-2.5L DOHC TurboSECTION Service and Repair
Accelerator Pedal
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

2. Disconnect the connector (A).
3. Remove the nut (B) securing accelerator pedal assembly, and remove the accelerator pedal assembly.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: The accelerator pedal cannot be disassembled.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Disconnect the connector (A).
3. Remove the nut (B) securing accelerator pedal assembly, and remove the accelerator pedal assembly.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: The accelerator pedal cannot be disassembled.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.