Service Procedure
1. Place ignition in full lock position and set parking brake.2. Disconnect accelerator cable from accelerator pedal assembly.
3. Remove three (3) screws from accelerator pedal assembly.
4. Remove instrument panel/body harness connector mounting screws and connector from accelerator pedal assembly
5. Remove accelerator pedal assembly from dash panel.
6. Install instrument panel/body harness connector mounting screws and connector to new accelerator Pedal assembly. Torque to 7 Nm (62 lb. in).
7. Install new accelerator pedal assembly to dash panel. Torque to 2.8 Nm (25 lb. in).
Important:
Insure accelerator pedal assembly plate is positioned flat against dash panel. Other material such as carpeting, insulation, etc. must NOT interfere with the accelerator pedal assembly plate and the dash panel.
The floor carpet assembly in pedal area must be positioned to lay flat and be free of wrinkles and bunches.
8. Connect accelerator cable to accelerator pedal assembly.
TO INSURE THAT THE THROTTLE SYSTEM OPERATES PROPERLY AFTER THE ABOVE SERVICE PROCEDURE, PERFORM AN INSPECTION OF THE FOLLOWING THROTTLE COMPONENTS:
9. Cable assembly must not be kinked or damaged in any way during assembly.
10. Inspect the accelerator cable and throttle return spring at the throttle lever on the throttle body. See illustrations.
Reposition accelerator cable and throttle return spring if necessary.
11. Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating accelerator pedal. Throttle must operate freely without binding between full closed throttle and full open throttle.
12. Install Campaign Identification Label.