Accelerator Pedal Assembly Replacement

Accelerator Pedal Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

Note: The electronic adjustable accelerator pedal, mounting bracket, return spring, and pedal position sensor are not serviced separately, but as a unit. The replacement accelerator assembly is already set in the full forward position.





Note: The electronic adjustable pedal (EAP) must be moved to the full forward position whenever work is done on or around the pedal assembly.

1. Adjust the brake pedal to the full forward position, toward the front of the vehicle.
2. Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement (Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement).




3. Remove the electrical connector for the accelerator pedal.




4. Remove the mounting nuts for the accelerator pedal.




5. Remove the mounting bolt behind the accelerator pedal.




6. Remove the accelerator pedal assembly.




7. Rotate the drive cable lock collar at the accelerator pedal.




8. Lift the drive cable lock collar from the accelerator pedal.




9. Using a small pocket screwdriver or equivalent, depress the secondary locking tabs on the drive cable.




10. Remove the drive cable from the accelerator pedal.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the accelerator pedal on the mounting studs.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the mounting nuts and tighten to11 Nm (97 in. lbs.).




3. Install the mounting bolt behind the accelerator pedal and tighten the mounting nuts to11 Nm (97 in. lbs.).





Note: The following procedure must be performed before if the accelerator pedal or brake pedal drive motor and cable assembly are being replaced. Failure to do so could cause an IMPROPER STEP OVER HEIGHT.

4. Adjust the accelerator pedal in the following sequence:

1. Turning the motor transmission clockwise reduces the gap, and counterclockwise increases the gap.
2. Position a 4.5 mm (0.187 in-3/16 in) drill bit or equivalent in number and/or letter drill bits, 6.35 mm (0.25 in-1/4 in) from the bottom of the metal accelerator pivot arm.
3. Rotating the drive cable by hand, adjust the accelerator motor transmission until the 4.5 mm (0.187 in-3/16 in) drill bit or equivalent in number and/or letter drill bits, fits snugly between the plastic accelerator arm and the metal pivot arm.




5. Install the drive cable.





Note: Ensure the secondary locking tabs are fully seated before installing the lock collar for the drive cable.

6. Install the drive cable lock collar.




7. Rotate the drive cable lock collar to the lock position.




8. Install the electrical connection for the accelerator.




9. Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement (Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement).
10. Verify the operation of the adjustable pedals.