Audi Q7: Accelerator Mechanism
Overview - Accelerator Pedal Module

1 - Accelerator Pedal Module
- With Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor -G79- and Accelerator Pedal
Position Sensor 2 -G185-
2.5 mbar (0.036 psi)
- Check using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Accelerator Pedal Position Sensors -G79-/-G185-, Removing and
Installing".
- Depending on the engine/transmission combination, an adaptation may
need to be performed after replacing.
- If a corresponding menu item is in the engine electronics tree
structure under "functions", perform the adaptation using the Vehicle
Diagnostic Tester.
2 - Pedal Bracket
3 - Connector
- Make sure it is attached securely
4 - Bolt
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensors -G79-/-G185-, Removing and
Installing
Removing
- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.68; Storage Compartments and Covers;
Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover, Removing and Installing.
- Press the release and disconnect the connector
-2-.
- Remove the bolt -1-.
- Disengage the lower accelerator pedal module
-3- from the pedal bracket and
remove.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Engage the accelerator pedal module on the bottom of the
pedal bracket, insert the centering pin and tighten the bolt.
Note
- Depending on the engine/transmission combination, an
adaptation may need to be performed after replacing.
- If a corresponding menu item is in the engine electronics
tree structure under "functions", perform the adaptation using
the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Accelerator Pedal Module"
- Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.68; Storage Compartments and Covers;
Overview - Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover.
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