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Removal And Installation

  1. Disconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor electrical connector.
    1. Pull the connector lock back to unlock the connector from the accelerator pedal position sensor.
    2. Pull up on the connector to disconnect it from the accelerator pedal position sensor.
  2. Remove the upper and lower pedal assembly nuts.
  3. Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector From Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
    G00397932Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Remove the pedal assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing & Installing Nuts
    G00397933Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    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.
  5. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 3: Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor & Electrical Connector
    G00397929Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • 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.
      Fig 4: Identifying Accelerator Pedal Travel
      G00397930Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      1. 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 ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING