Service Procedure
The following service procedure provides instructions for inspecting, and if necessary, replacing the accelerator/brake pedal assembly.Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Have an assistant hold the throttle linkage (cam) in the wide-open throttle position.
Important:
In the next steps, you are checking to see if the accelerator pedal is binding in the bracket assembly.
4. With the throttle being held in the wide-open throttle position, from under the instrument panel, move the accelerator pedal to the idle position or fully towards the rear of the vehicle.
5. Release (let go of) the accelerator pedal assembly.
^ If the accelerator pedal falls (moves freely) towards the front of the vehicle, then no repairs are needed. Proceed to the next step.
^ If the accelerator pedal stays or sticks at the idle position and doesn't move, then the accelerator/brake pedal assembly must be replaced. Proceed to the section titled, "Replacement."
^ If you move the accelerator pedal to any position and it stays or sticks there (won't move unless you help it), then the accelerator/brake pedal assembly must be replaced. Proceed to section titled, "Replacement."
8. Release the linkage at the throttle body assembly.
9. Close the hood.
Replacement
1. Disconnect the accelerator and cruise control cables from the accelerator cable bracket.
2. From inside of the vehicle, remove the pushpin retainer for the left side outboard instrument panel insulator.
3. Disengage the outboard insulator tab from the inboard insulator, pull the insulator off the stud, and remove.
4. Remove the three screws attaching the left side inboard insulator panel.
5. Slide the insulator panel from the HVAC module, disconnect the defroster duct, and remove the insulator.
6. Remove the brake switch (5) and the cruise control switch (7) from the bracket (1) on the pedal assembly.
7. Disconnect the electrical connectors (3, 4, 6) from the switches.
8. Disconnect the two push-in clips that attach the wiring harness to the bracket.
9. Remove the clip and bushing that attaches the brake pedal pushrod (1) to the brake pedal (2).
10. Remove the pushrod from the pedal.
11. Remove the four nuts that attach the bracket assembly to the body.
Important:
The use of a 15 mm swivel socket or the right combination of a flex (universal) joint and socket are required to remove the upper bracket to the body nut in the next step.
12. Remove the one upper nut that attaches the upper part of the bracket assembly to the body.
13. Lower the pedal assembly.
14. Squeeze the tabs on the white bushing inwards and remove the bushing and cable from the accelerator pedal.
Important:
The mounting locations of the brake and cruise control switches and retainers may be reversed when being installed in the new pedal assembly in the next step.
15. Transfer the retainers for the brake switch and cruise control switch from the original pedal assembly to the new pedal assembly.
16. Install the new pedal assembly to the body and install the four forward nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the four nuts to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
17. Install the upper nut.
Tighten
Tighten the four nuts to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
18. Connect the accelerator cable and bushing to the accelerator pedal.
19. Install the pushrod on the brake pedal and install the bushing and retaining clip.
20. Connect the electrical connectors to the brake and cruise control switches.
21. Install the switches in the brackets and adjust as necessary.
22. Attach the wiring harness clips to the bracket.
23. Attach the defroster duct to the inboard insulator and slide the insulator to the HVAC module.
24. Install the three insulator screws.
Tighten
Tighten the three insulator screws to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
25. Position the outboard insulator on the stud and engage the tab to the inboard insulator.
26. Align the outboard insulator and install the push-in retainer.
27. Connect the accelerator and cruise control cables to the accelerator cable bracket on the throttle body assembly.
28. Close the hood.