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Removal & Installation

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  1. Remove lower section of steering spindle. See STEERING SPINDLE (LOWER SECTION)  .
  2. Remove universal joint with corrugated tube. See STEERING SPINDLE LOWER SECTION UNIVERSAL JOINT  .
  3. Release screw and pull accelerator pedal module upwards out of fixture. See Fig 1 .
  4. Remove connector (1) and remove accelerator pedal module. See Fig 2 .
  5. Remove bearing bushing (1) from sleeve (2) by levering with plastic wedge or screwdriver. Pop sleeve (2) out of bulkhead and pull out from inside. See Fig 3 .
  6. Coat sleeve from outside with silicone grease (this makes installation easier). Insert sleeve (without bearing bushing) from passenger cell. Make sure sleeve is correctly seated. Marking (1) must point vertically downwards. See Fig 4 .
  7. Install sleeve in bulkhead with tabs. See Fig 5 .
  8. Coat bushing (1) with silicone grease and press from passenger cell into sleeve (2). See Fig 6 .
  9. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten accelerator pedal module screw to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
Fig 1: Locating Accelerator Pedal Module
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Fig 2: Removing Accelerator Pedal Module
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Fig 3: Removing Steering Spindle Sleeve
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Fig 4: Locating Sleeve Marking
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Fig 5: Installing Sleeve In Bulkhead
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Fig 6: Installing Bushing Into Sleeve
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