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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L36) or Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L67) in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
  2. Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
    3. Fig 1: Locating Accelerator Pedal Components
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  3. Remove the accelerator cable (5) from the accelerator pedal (1).
  4. Attach a piece of mechanics wire to the end of the accelerator cable for aid in the installation of the cable.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Accelerator Cable Through Bulkhead
    GM12262Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs.
  6. Push the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Accelerator Cable Retaining Clips
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  7. Remove the accelerator cable from the retaining clip.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Accelerator Cable At Throttle Body Lever
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  8. Remove the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Accelerator Cable At Accelerator Controls Cable Bracket
    GM12258Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the accelerator cable from the accelerator controls cable bracket.
    10. Fig 6: View Of Accelerator Cable Routing
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  10. Remove the accelerator cable from the vehicle and verify routing for installation.
  11. Remove the mechanics wire from the end of the accelerator cable.
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