35 40 001 Removing and installing/replacing accelerator pedal module

Installation: 

Accelerator pedal modules for vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions are different. Accelerator pedal module for automatic vehicles can be identified by its increased pressure point in full-load position.

Lever lock downwards with a screwdriver and detach accelerator pedal module to one side.

Fig 1: Identifying Accelerator Pedal Modules

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Press together lock and detach plug.

Fig 2: Pressing Together Lock And Detaching Plug

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Installation: 

Slide accelerator pedal module first at bottom (1) and then at top (2) into guide rails. Mandrel of adapter plate (3) must penetrate into corresponding opening in accelerator pedal module.

In the end position, the right outer surfaces of the adapter plate and the accelerator pedal module are flush and the lock of the adapter plate is snapped into place twice.

Fig 3: Identifying Accelerator Pedal Module First At Bottom And Guide Rails

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