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Installation Procedure

NOTE: Do not route flexible components (hoses, wires, conduits, etc.) within 50 mm (2 in) of moving parts unless flexible components can be securely fastened. This is necessary in order to prevent possible interference and damage to the component.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Accelerator Control Cable Through Bulkhead
    GM65179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the accelerator control cable (1) through the bulkhead.
  2. Install the snap retainer through the bulkhead.
  3. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Accelerator Control Cable At Accelerator Pedal Lever
    GM65171Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Cable end fitting will snap into position and fit flush against accelerator control pedal lever.
  4. Install the accelerator control cable (1) through the slot in the accelerator pedal lever (2).
  5. Assemble the dash panel insulator retainer to accelerator control cable.
  6. Push (from the passenger compartment) the retainer over cable lever end fitting and up cable until the retainer snaps onto flange of cable dash fitting.
    IMPORTANT: Retainer will fit flush to dash mat.
  7. IMPORTANT: The throttle should operate freely, without binding, between full closed and wide open throttle (WOT).
  8. Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal.
  9. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Accelerator Control Cable At Accelerator Control Bracket & Throttle Body Lever
    GM179148Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Assure that the cable is under the hook (1) in the throttle body lever.
  10. Install the accelerator control cable (2) to the throttle body lever (3).
  11. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Accelerator Control Cable At accelerator Cable Bracket
    GM179152Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the accelerator control (1) cable to the accelerator cable bracket (2).
  13. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Accelerator Control Cable At Right Slot Top Of Washer Bottle
    GM65183Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the accelerator control cable (1) to the right slot on top of washer bottle (3).
  15. Install the accelerator control cable (1) to the retaining clip (2).
  16. Install the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.