Removal and Installation

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.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Electrical Connector
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the upper and lower pedal assembly nuts.

Fig 2: Removing Upper And Lower Pedal Assembly Nuts
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Remove the pedal assembly.
- For electrical inspection of the accelerator pedal position sensor. Refer to DTC P2122, P2123: APP SENSOR or DTC P2127, P2128: APP SENSOR (QG18DE) or DTC P2122, P2123: APP SENSOR or DTC P2127, P2128: APP SENSOR (QR25DE).
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.
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.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Accelerator Pedal
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- 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)
  
  Fig 4: Checking Accelerator Pedal Moves Through Full Specified Distance Of Pedal Travel
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

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 (QG18DE) or ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING (QR25DE) .