Accelerator Pedal: Removal

The accelerator pedal is connected to the throttle body linkage by the throttle cable. The cable is protected by a plastic sheathing and is connected to the throttle body linkage by a ball socket. It is connected to the upper part of the accelerator pedal arm by a plastic retainer (clip). See Fig 1. This retainer (clip) snaps into the top of the accelerator pedal arm. Retainer tabs (built into the cable sheathing) fasten the cable to the dash panel. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Accelerator Pedal Mounting

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1 - CABLE RETAINER

2 - SLOT

3 - MOUNTING STUDS (2)

4 - PEDAL/BRACKET ASSEMBLY

5 - MOUNTING STUDS

6 - RETAINER TABS

7 - CABLE

8 - CABLE STOP

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or kink the cable core wire (within the cable sheathing) while servicing the accelerator pedal or throttle cable.

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