TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm |
| Accelerator pedal and shaft sensor-to-bracket nuts | 9 |
| Accelerator pedal assembly bolt | 9 |
The engine management system electronically operates the throttle of the engine in response to throttle pedal movements initiated by the driver. In the event of a system failure, the engine management system provides a "limp home" mode which allows the car to be driven with limited performance.
Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Accelerator Pedal and Bracket
| Item | Part Number | Description |
| 1 | 14A464 | Accelerator pedal sensor electrical connector |
| 2 | 14489 | Accelerator pedal motor electrical connector |
| 3 | 9825 | Accelerator pedal motor drive cable connector |
| 4 | N806385 | Accelerator pedal and bracket retainer nut (3 required) |
| 5 | 9F836 | Accelerator pedal and bracket |
Scheme 2
| Item | Part Number | Description |
| 1 | 14A464 | Accelerator pedal sensor electrical connector |
| 2 | 14489 | Accelerator pedal motor electrical connector |
| 3 | 9825 | Accelerator pedal motor drive cable connector |
| 4 | N806385 | Accelerator pedal and bracket retainer nut (3 required) |
| 5 | 9F836 | Accelerator pedal and bracket |
REMOVAL
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(/lincoln/town-car/iii-2003-2011/remont/body-electrical/#battery-mounting-and-cables) article.
- Disconnect the accelerator pedal sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the accelerator pedal motor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the accelerator pedal motor drive cable connector.
- Remove the 3 accelerator pedal and bracket retaining nuts.
- Remove the accelerator pedal and bracket assembly.
INSTALLATION
- Install the accelerator pedal and bracket assembly.
- Install the 3 accelerator pedal and bracket retaining nuts. Tighten nuts to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Connect the accelerator pedal motor drive cable connector.
- Connect the accelerator pedal motor electrical connector.
- Connect the accelerator pedal sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(/lincoln/town-car/iii-2003-2011/remont/body-electrical/#battery-mounting-and-cables) article.
- Index the adjustable accelerator pedal and bracket assembly. For additional information, refer to «HYDRAULIC BRAKE ACTUATION»(/lincoln/town-car/iii-2003-2011/remont/mechanical-hydraulic/#hydraulic-brake-system-actuation) article.
Scheme 3
Scheme 3: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
| Item | Part Number | Description |
| 1 | 14A464 | Accelerator pedal electrical connector |
| 2 | W506015 | Accelerator pedal bolt (2 required) |
| 3 | 9N972 | Accelerator pedal |
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(/lincoln/town-car/iii-2003-2011/remont/body-electrical/#battery-mounting-and-cables) article.
- Disconnect the accelerator pedal electrical connector.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the accelerator pedal assembly. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.