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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Disconnect the accelerator position sensor connector (A).
  3. Remove the accelerator position sensor (B) after loosening the mounting bolts.

    Accelerator pedal sensor mounting bolt: 

    8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

Fig 1: Locating Accelerator Position Sensor And Connector
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