Purpose, Function
The driver's intentions are transmitted to the PCM via the accelerator pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed carelessly, kickdown control will be implemented based on the accelerator pedal being determined as fully open, and vehicle shock will occur. A kickdown switch has been adopted so that it can be determined that the accelerator pedal is fully open based on the driver’s intention of depressing the accelerator pedal for kickdown.
Construction
The accelerator pedal has a built-in APP sensor and kickdown switch (ATX).

For the APP sensor, refer to CONTROL SYSTEM..
Kickdown Switch (ATX) (Applied VIN (assumed): JM3 KE2*E*D# 148107?)
A load can be felt while the accelerator pedal is being depressed and when it is further depressed the kickdown switch turns on.

The driver can control the kickdown by knowing the amount of accelerator depression.
The kickdown switch is only a measure of the kickdown. An electrical signal is not transmitted by the kickdown switch turning on/off, and vehicle control is not affected.
Accelerator Pedal Removal/Installation
Air Bag Module And Pre Tensioner Seat Belt Deployment Procedures [Standard Deployment
Control System]Side Air Bag Sensor Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally operate (deploy)
the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system
service warnings and cautions before handling the side air bag sensor..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnec ...
Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade Removal/Installation
Windshield Wiper Arm
1. Open the hood.
CAUTION:
If excessive force is applied when removing the cap, tabs could break. Carefully
remove the cap.
2. Insert a tape-wrapped precision flathead screwdriver into the gap between
the windshield wiper arm and cap, and slightly raise the ...
Bumper Bracket Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
1. Rough cut area locations indicated by (A).
2. Grind the 6 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
When grinding 6 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure and the front
side frame is damaged, there is a possibility that ...