Accelerator Pedal: Removal

The accelerator pedal is serviced as a complete assembly including the bracket.

The accelerator pedal is connected to the upper part of the accelerator pedal arm by a plastic retainer (clip). This plastic retainer snaps into the top of the accelerator pedal arm.

Fig 1: Identifying Accelerator Pedal/Bracket Assembly

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1. From inside the vehicle, hold up accelerator pedal. Remove plastic cable retainer (clip) and throttle cable core wire from upper end of accelerator pedal arm. Plastic cable retainer (clip) snaps into pedal arm.
2. Remove 2 accelerator pedal mounting bracket nuts. Remove accelerator pedal assembly.