Servicing accelerator mechanism — VW
Servicing accelerator mechanism on VW: factory workshop procedure for engines 1Y, ADP, AEF, AEY. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
AFN AHB AHU AKW ALE 1Y
Engine code 1Y
Engine codes AEY, AHB, AHU, AKW, ALE
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20-21
Engine code AFN => Page
20-22
Securing clip
Accelerator cable
Adjust by moving position of securing clip (retainer) on outer cable grooves
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20-20
, Fig.
1
Rubber securing piece
Balance weight
10 Nm
Accelerator pedal
Removing and installing
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20-20
, Fig.
2
Accelerator pedal pin
Accelerator pedal stop
Fig. 1
Adjusting accelerator cable
With the accelerator cable in full throttle position, adjust cable by positioning the securing clip -arrow- in the outer cable grooves, so that the injection pump lever just contacts the stop and is not under stress.
Fig. 2
Removing and installing accelerator pedal
To remove the accelerator pedal, press the accelerator pedal shaft locking device carefully out of the drilling -arrow-, then turn the shaft with a 6 mm hexagon key until it can be pulled out.
Engine codes AEY, AHB, AHU, AKW, ALE
Bracket
Accelerator pedal position sender (G79)
Checking =>Page
20-24
Adjusting =>Page
20-31
10 Nm
Cable cam
Installing
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20-23
, Fig.
2
Spring washer
Adjustment bolt
Accelerator pedal
Removing and installing
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20-24
, Fig.
3
Accelerator pedal
Engine code AFN
Bracket
Accelerator pedal position sender (G79)
Checking =>Page
20-24
Adjusting =>Page
20-31
10 Nm
Cable cam
Installing
=>Page
20-23
, Fig.
2
Spring washer
Adjustment bolt
20 Nm
Accelerator pedal
Hexagon bolt M8
Fig. 1
Switches in footwell
1 - Clutch pedal switch
2 - Brake pedal switch
3 - Brake light switch
Fig.2
Installing cable cam
Secure cable cam to sender so that the dimensions shown are adhered to when facing forwards.
a = 22 ±0.05 mm
b = 41±0.05 mm
c = Forwards
Note:
The cable cam eye must be parallel to the forward direction.
Fig. 3
Removing and installing accelerator pedal
To remove the accelerator pedal, press the accelerator pedal shaft locking device carefully out of the drilling -arrow-, then turn the shaft with a 6 mm hexagon key until it can be pulled out.
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