Accelerator Pedal ASSY (3MZ-FE (Normal Pedal)): Replacement

2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION Replacement
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  1. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL) 
  2. REMOVE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the accelerator position sensor connector.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts, then remove the accelerator pedal rod.
      Fig 1: Removing Accelerator Pedal Assy
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  3. INSTALL ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSY 

    Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf) 

  4. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE NO. 3 (BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL) 

    Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf) 

  5. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION (See  PRECAUTION  ) 
RENDER: 1.0x

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