1. Verify that the throttle valve is closed.
2. Pull the accelerator cable in the directions of A and B, and measure the free play.
Free play
1.0-3.0 mm {0.04-0.11 in}Tightening torpue 9.8-14.7 N·m {100-150 kgf·cm, 87-130 in·lbf}

Accelerator pedal removal/installation
Fuel systemMazda 6 Service Manual: Combination switch removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the steering wheel. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Sst
Some Ford SST or equivalent are used as SSTs necessary for
engine repair. Note that these SSTs are marked with Ford SST
numbers.
Note that a Ford SST number is written together with a
corresponding Mazda SST number as shown below.
Example (section ST)
Example (except section ST)
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