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]Starter Interlock Switch Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the starter interlock switch connector.
3. Remove the starter interlock using the following procedure:
a. Detach hook A in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
b. Slide the starter interlock switch in the direction of th ...
Engine Mount Disassembly/Assembly
No.1 Engine Mount (2WD)
1. Remove the front under cover No.2..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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No.1 engine mount rubber
(See No.1 engine mount rubber removal note (2WD).)
(See No.1 engine mount inst ...
Hood
Purpose/Function
The hood is constructed with a large space between the front end of the hood
and the engine to absorb an impact.
Construction
The hood stiffener positioned at the front end of the hood is shaped so that
it collapses easily during an impact. In addition, the ...