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Accelerator Pedal: Removal

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NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE: To prevent setting Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position prior to disconnecting the accelerator pedal electrical connector.
NOTE: Vehicles with adjustable pedals, position the driver's seat to the full rearward position and, if possible, adjust the pedals to the full forward position.

Vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals 

  1. Release the clips to open the access panel, remove the bolts and the access panel.

    Torque

    : 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

    GFD560296Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Release the clips and remove the lower steering column trim panel.
    GFD560297Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: The door frame weather strip may need to be partially relocated.

    Release the clips and remove the LH instrument panel finish panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

    GFD560298Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove the following items:

    1. Release the clips and remove the LH instrument panel finish panel.
    2. Remove the bezel assembly instrument panel cover upper mounting screw.

      Torque

      : 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

    3. Pull out the bezel assembly instrument cover by detaching the 7 clips and position the cover downward.

    GFD560299Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Carry out the adjustable pedal indexing procedure. Refer to: Adjustable Pedal Indexing .
  6. Disconnect the adjustable pedal motor drive cable from the adjustable brake pedal drive.
    GFD560300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the 2 accelerator pedal electrical connectors.

    • Remove the wiring harness clips.

    GFD560301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the 3 bolts and the accelerator pedal assembly.

      Torque

      : 155 lb.in (17.5 Nm)

    GFD560302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Accelerator Pedal -- Fixed 

  7. Disconnect the accelerator pedal sensor electrical connector.
  8. Remove the bolts and the accelerator pedal assembly.

    Torque

    : 155 lb.in (17.5 Nm)

GFD560303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY