Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Pickup and 2004 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The APPS is serviced (replaced) as one assembly including the sensor, plastic housing and cable. The APPS assembly is located under the vehicle battery tray (Fig 1). Access to APPS is gained from over top of left/front tire.

Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
Disconnect APPS cable at accelerator pedal.
Refer to Accelerator Pedal REMOVAL .
Remove wheel house liner at left/front wheel.
Gain access to APPS electrical connector by opening swing-down door (Fig 2). Disconnect electrical connector.
Remove 3 mounting bolts (Fig 2).
Remove APPS assembly from battery tray.
If cable is to be separated at APPS, unsnap cable clip from ball socket (Fig 3). Release cable from plastic housing by pressing on small cable release tab (Fig 2)

Fig 1: Identifying APPS Location
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Fig 2: Removing APPS
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Fig 3: Removing APPS Cable
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