Accelerator Pedal: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove the throttle cable from the throttle body cam as described in Throttle Cable.

Fig.32 Accelerator Pedal And Throttle Cable:

2. Reach behind the top of the pedal shaft and push the retainer toward rear of vehicle (Fig. 32). It may be necessary to squeeze retainer ears together on dash side of pedal shaft.
3. Lift cable up through slot in top of pedal shaft.
4. Remove nuts from accelerator pedal assembly studs. Remove assembly from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position accelerator pedal assembly on dash panel. Install retaining nuts. Tighten retaining nuts to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.) torque.
2. Place cable through slot in top of pedal shaft.
3. While holding pedal lever, Push retainer clip forward in vehicle engaging it into the pedal lever.
4. Hold the throttle body lever in the wide open position and install the throttle cable.