Maxima V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2007)
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor: Removal and Replacement
ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the accelerator position sensor electrical connector.
a. Pull the connector lock back to unlock the connector from the accelerator pedal position sensor as shown.
b. Pull up on the connector to disconnect it from the accelerator pedal position sensor as shown.
3. Remove the upper accelerator pedal nuts and lower accelerator pedal bolt.
4. Remove the accelerator pedal and accelerator position sensor assembly.
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For electrical inspection of the accelerator pedal position sensor, refer to EC-570, "ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR". See:
Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures/P Code Charts/P2122
CAUTION:
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Do not disassemble the pedal assembly. Do not remove the accelerator pedal position sensor from the pedal assembly.
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Avoid impact from dropping during handling.
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Keep the pedal assembly away from water.
INSTALLATION
1. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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Check the accelerator pedal for smooth operation. There should be no binding or sticking when applying or releasing the 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)