Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the accelerator position sensor electrical connector.
1. Pull the connector lock back to unlock the connector from the accelerator pedal position sensor as shown.
2. Pull up on the connector to disconnect it from the accelerator pedal position sensor as shown.
  
  Fig 1: Pulling Connector Lock Back To Unlock Connector From Accelerator Pedal Position
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the upper accelerator pedal nuts and lower accelerator pedal bolt.
Remove the accelerator pedal and accelerator position sensor assembly.
- For electrical inspection of the accelerator pedal position sensor, refer to DTC P2122, P2123: APP SENSOR DTC P2138: APP SENSOR . .
CAUTION:
- Do not disassemble the pedal assembly. Do not remove the accelerator pedal position sensor from the pedal assembly.
- Avoid impact from dropping during handling.
- Keep the pedal assembly away from water.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Upper Accelerator Pedal Nuts And Lower Accelerator Pedal Bolt
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Check the accelerator pedal for smooth operation. There should be no binding or sticking when applying or releasing the accelerator pedal.
- Check that the accelerator pedal moves through the full specified distance of pedal travel.
Pedal travel A : 52.6 - 58.2 mm (2.07 - 2.29 in)

CAUTION: When the harness connector of the accelerator pedal position sensor is disconnected, perform the "Accelerator pedal released position learning". Refer to BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE .

Fig 3: Checking Accelerator Pedal For Smooth Operation

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.