Accelerator Pedal Rod ASSY: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Prius. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD NO. 2 (See  SERVICE PLUG GRIP  ) 
  2. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX REAR (See  SERVICE PLUG GRIP  ) 
  3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD NO. 3 (See  SERVICE PLUG GRIP  ) 
  4. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (See  SERVICE PLUG GRIP  ) 
  5. REMOVE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the accelerator position sensor connector.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts, then remove the accelerator pedal.
      Fig 1: Removing Accelerator Pedal Rod Assy
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  6. INSTALL ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD ASSY 

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

  7. CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 

    Torque: 6.0 N.m (61 kgf.cm, 53 in.lbf) 

  8. INSTALL REAR FLOOR BOARD NO. 3 
  9. INSTALL DECK FLOOR BOX REAR 
  10. INSTALL REAR FLOOR BOARD NO. 2 
  11. POWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM INITIALIZE (See  INITIALIZATION  ) 
RENDER: 1.0x

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