Accelerator Pedal Switch: Service and Repair

- Switch off ignition.
- Remove trim from bottom left side of instrument panel.

NOTE: Whenever the accelerator sensor (PWG) is disconnected basic adaptation of the accelerator sensor is required:
- Procedure: connect up DIS and select diagnosis option on EML IIIS control unit then proceed in accordance with DIS instructions.




Installation Note: The accelerator sensor is mounted on the pedal block below the steering column.




- Unfasten cable tie (1) and remove brake light switch (2).




- Remove brake pedal (1) from push rod unfasten lock nut on push rod and remove push rod.




- Unfasten retainer (1) from accelerator pedal linkage.




- Disconnect linkage.




- Unfasten screws on accelerator sensor with special tool 11 4 190.




- Unfasten screws on accelerator sensor with special tool 11 4 190




- Disconnect plug connection (1).




- Unscrew plug connection to remove from bracket in pedal block.




- Loosen nut on pedal block to enable the brake unit (1) to be pressed approx. 5mm back into engine compartment.

Installation Note:
- Replace sell-locking nut.




- Press brake unit (2) approx 5mm back into engine compartment and remove accelerator sensor (1).




- Remove accelerator sensor (1).

CAUTION: Lever on accelerator sensor is preset by the factory and must not be unfastened!
If the lever on the accelerator sensor has been unfastened, the complete accelerator sensor must be replaced!




Installation Note:
- First insert wiring harness (3) and ensure when assembling the accelerator sensor (1), that the wiring harness is in the upper section of the aperture.
- Insert accelerator sensor (1) between steering column and bracket for brake light switch pressing pedal block approx. 5mm backwards when doing so.




Checking adjustment of switch.

Installation Note: After assembly of accelerator sensor, a basic adaptation procedure for the accelerator sensor must be run.
- Procedure: Connect up DIS and select diagnosis mode for EML-IIIS control unit then follow subsequent procedure in accordance with DIS instruction.