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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Locating Accelerator Cable & Components
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  1. Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Remove the accelerator cable (5) from the accelerator pedal (1).
  3. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs and push the accelerator cable through the cowl (4).
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Cruise Control Cable
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  4. Remove the cruise control cable from the throttle body lever.
  5. Remove cruise control cable from the bracket.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Accelerator Cable Retaining Clips
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  6. Remove the accelerator cable from the retaining clip.
    7. Fig 4: Identifying Accelerator Cable
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  7. Remove the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.
  8. Remove the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.
    9. Fig 5: Identifying Accelerator Cable Routing
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  9. Remove the accelerator cable from vehicle noting cable routing.
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