Accelerator Pedal Rod: Removal

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD
1. Disconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and accelerator pedal rod.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Accelerator Pedal Rod Bolts
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