Accelerator Pedal Module

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removing

-- Remove the steering column cover retainers -arrows- and cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Cover

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-- Pry out the cap -3- with a screwdriver.

Fig 2: Identifying Accelerator Pedal Module, Connector, Cap, Bolt, Retaining Pins & Centering Pin

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-- Remove the bolt -2-.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- -arrow- from the accelerator pedal module.

-- Slide the release tool T10238 as shown into openings designated for it until it stops and remove accelerator pedal module.

Fig 3: Identifying Release Tool T10238

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NOTE:

The release tool must be slightly raised at an angle of approximately 30° and then lightly pushed in for the Tiguan.

Installing

-- Connect the connector -1- to the accelerator pedal module -4-. Lock the connector -arrow-.

Fig 4: Identifying Accelerator Pedal Module, Connector, Cap, Bolt, Retaining Pins & Centering Pin

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-- Press the accelerator pedal module onto the retaining pins -5-.

-- Insert the centering pin -6- into the hole on the vehicle floor.

-- Secure the accelerator pedal module with the bolt -2- and install the cap -3-.

-- Install the cover for the steering column and the retainers -arrows-.

Fig 5: Identifying Steering Column Cover

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Tightening Specifications

Component		Nm
Accelerator pedal module to body		10