RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998)
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor: Service and Repair
Cable/Lever/Linkage/Cover
The APPS is serviced (replaced) as one assembly including the lever, brackets and sensor. The APPS is calibrated to its mounting bracket. The APPS
assembly is located at left-front of engine below plastic cable/lever/linkage cover.
APPS Assembly
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove sensor from its mounting bracket as electronic calibration will be destroyed (sensor-to-bracket mounting screws
are permanently attached). Two accelerator lever set screws are used to position lever. Do not attempt to alter positions of these set screws as electronic
calibration will be destroyed.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect both negative battery cables at both batteries.
2. Remove cable cover. Cable cover is attached with 2 Phillips screws, 2 plastic retention clips and 2 push tabs. Remove 2 Phillips screws and
carefully pry out 2 retention clips. After clip removal, push rearward on front tab, and upward on lower tab for cover removal.
