Accelerator pedal - removal and refitting

Removal
1 The pedal can be removed once the throttle cable has been disconnected from it as described in Section 7.

2 Undo the two pedal support bracket retaining bolts and remove the pedal.

Refitting
3 Refitting is the reversal of removal but on completion check the throttle cable adjustment as described in Section 7.

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