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Installation Procedure

NOTE: In order to prevent possible interference and damage, flexible components (hoses, wires, conduits, etc.) must not be routed within 50 mm (2 in) of moving parts, unless the routing is positively controlled.
    Fig 1: Identifying Accelerator Control Cable & Throttle Body Lever
    GM154786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the accelerator control cable (3) at the throttle body lever (2).
  2. IMPORTANT: Accelerator control cable must be routed through groove in throttle body lever and seated securely.
  3. Install the accelerator control cable (3) at the accelerator controls cable bracket (1).
  4. Fig 2: View of Accelerator Control Cable & Bracket
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  5. Route the accelerator control cable (2) over the brake master cylinder and through the bulkhead.
  6. Secure the accelerator control cable (2) at the retainer (1) on the bulkhead.
  7. Fig 3: View of Accelerator Control Cable & Pedal
    GM154846Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating accelerator controls pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator controls pedal. Throttle should operate freely without bind between full closed and wide open throttle.
  8. Install the accelerator control cable (1) at accelerator controls pedal (3).
  9. Install the left closeout insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left (LHD) or Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left (RHD) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.