Repair Procedures: Removal

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Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Disconnect the accelerator position sensor connector (A).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Accelerator Position Sensor Connector
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Remove the accelerator position sensor after loosening the mounting nuts (A).
Accelerator Pedal Sensor Mounting Bolt:

12.7 - 15.7 N.m (1.3 - 1.6 kgf.m, 9.4 - 10.6 lb.ft)

Fig 2: Removing Accelerator Position Sensor Mounting Nuts
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