Accelerator/Brake Pedal Assembly

Accelerator Control Cable - Passenger Compartment:

Accelerator/Brake Pedal Assembly Removal - Engine/Passenger Compartment:

Accelerator Controls - Engine Compartment:

Removal

1. Remove lower instrument panel trim attaching screws (5) and clip. Partially drop lower instrument panel trim and disconnect courtesy light.
2. Remove accelerator cable from accelerator pedal.
3. Disconnect stop switch electrical connectors (2).
4. Disconnect vacuum hose and cruise control switch electrical connector (only on vehicles equipped with cruise control).
5. Remove brake rod attaching nut, washer and rod from brake pedal.
6. Remove accelerator/brake pedal bracket, attaching nuts (4) screw and accelerator/brake pedal bracket. Support master cylinder and power booster assembly.

Installation

NOTICE:
- Use care when pressing the retainer into hole in rod to ensure that the cable is not kinked or damaged in any way.
- To prevent possible interference, flexible components (hoses, wires, conduits, etc.) must not be routed within 50 mm (2") of moving parts unless routing is positively controlled.
- Wire, hoses, cables or other obstructions must not be placed within 13 mm (12") of cable or rod at any point in their travel.

1. Reverse removal procedure. Use new lock nuts when installing the accelerator/brake pedal bracket.

Tighten:
- Accelerator/brake pedal bracket attaching nuts (2) to 21 N-m (15 lb. ft.).
- Accelerator/brake pedal bracket attaching bolt to 25 N-m (18 lb. ft.).
- Brake rod attaching nut to 43 N-m (32 lb. ft.).

2. Check for complete throttle opening and closing by operating accelerator pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal. Throttle should operate freely without bind between full closed and wide open throttle.
3. Adjust stop light switch and cruise control switch (only on vehicles equipped with cruise control).