Adjustable Pedal Motor; Description; Removal; Installation - Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual

5 - 24 BRAKES - BASE
PEDAL (Continued)
(10) Install the steering column opening cover
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEER-
ING COLUMN OPENING COVER - INSTALLA-
TION).
(11) Reconnect the negative battery cable.

ADJUSTABLE PEDAL MOTOR

DESCRIPTION

The Adjustable Pedals System (APS) is designed to
enable the fore and aft repositioning of the brake and
accelerator pedals. This results in improved ergonom-
ics in relation to the steering wheel for taller and
shorter drivers. Being able to adjust the pedal posi-
tions also allows the driver to set steering wheel tilt
and seat position to the most comfortable position.
The position of the brake and accelerator pedals can
be adjusted without compromising safety or comfort
in actuating the pedals.
Change of pedal position is accomplished by means
of a motor driven screw. Operating the adjustable
pedal switch activates the pedal drive motor (Fig.
45). The pedal drive motor turns a screw that
changes the position of the brake and accelerator
pedals. The pedal can be moved rearward (closer to
the driver) or forward (away from driver). The brake
pedal is moved on its drive screw to a position where
the driver feels most comfortable.
The accelerator pedal is moved at the same time
and the same distance as the brake pedal.
Neither the pedal drive motor (Fig. 45) nor drive
mechanism are subject to the mechanical stress of
brake or accelerator application.
• SYSTEM FEATURES:
•
Range of Adjustment: The pedals may be
adjusted up to 3 in. (75 mm)
•
Pedal Adjustment Speed: 0.5 in./sec (12.5
mm/sec)
•
Pedal Adjustment Inhibitors: Pedal adjust-
ment is inhibited when the vehicle is in reverse or
when cruise control is activated.

REMOVAL

(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Remove the kneeblocker (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING
OPENING COVER - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the brake light switch and discard
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING -
EXTERIOR/BRAKE LAMP SWITCH - REMOVAL).
(4) Disconnect the adjustable pedal cables from the
brake and accelerator pedals.
(5) Disconnect the electrical connector.
(6) Unclip the cable fasteners to the support.
Fig. 45 ADJUSTABLE PEDAL MOTOR
1 - ADJUSTABLE PEDAL MOTOR
2 - CABLES
3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
(7) Remove the one mounting bolt for the adjust-
able pedal motor (Fig. 46).
(8) Remove the adjustable pedal motor with the
cables.
NOTE: Adjustable pedal cables are not serviceable.
If they need service the adjustable pedal motor with
the cables must be installed.
Fig. 46 ADJUSTABLE PEDAL MOTOR
1 - ADJUSTABLE PEDAL MOTOR
COLUMN
2 - MOUNTING BOLT

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Adjustable pedal cables are not serviceable.
If they need service the adjustable pedal motor with
the cables must be installed.
(1) Install the adjustable pedal motor with the
cables.
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