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Removal Procedure

  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. Install a piece of mechanics wire to the accelerator cable to aid in the installation of the new cable.
    4. Fig 1: Accelerator Pedal & Components
    GM12287Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs and push the accelerator cable through the cowl.
    5. Fig 2: Pushing Accelerator Cable Through Cowl
    GM12262Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the accelerator cable shield, if equipped.
  6. Remove the accelerator cable from the retaining clip.
  7. Remove the cruise control cable from the throttle body lever.
  8. Remove the cruise control cable from the accelerator cable bracket.
  9. Remove the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.
  10. Remove the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.
    11. Fig 3: Removing Accelerator Cable
    GM12735Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Note the routing of the accelerator controls cable for removal.
  11. Remove the mechanics wire from the cable and remove the cable.
    12. Fig 4: Identifying Accelerator Cables
    GM12734Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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