2005 BMW M5 accelerator paddle

2005 BMW M5
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GST4854
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2005 BMW M5 V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

I was backing out of a parking lot when my accelerator paddle came off and the little rod that controls the speed is down and I can't get it out. How could this have happen and how do I fix it.
Aug 12, 2010 at 6:57 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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What are you talking about?
Aug 12, 2010 at 7:55 PM
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I'm talking about the gas paddle coming loose from the rod that's attached to it
Aug 12, 2010 at 9:52 PM
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Replacement is a strong possibility
https://www.2carpros.com/makes/bmw/m5
Aug 13, 2010 at 7:23 AM
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