Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Altima. 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
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the upper and lower accelerator pedal nuts.

Fig 2: Removing Upper & Lower Accelerator Pedal Nuts
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the accelerator pedal and accelerator position sensor assembly.
- For electrical inspection of the accelerator pedal position sensor. Refer to ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR (QR25DE) , or ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR (VQ35DE) .
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 should be performed in the reverse procedure 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: Accelerator Pedal Retaining Nuts & Torque Specifications
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- 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: Accelerator 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 (QR25DE) , or ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING (VQ35DE) .