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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement 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. Remove the accelerator cable (5) from the accelerator pedal (1).
    4. Fig 1: Accelerator Pedal & Components
    GM12287Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Attach a piece of mechanics wire to aid in the installation of the new cable.

  5. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs and push the accelerator cable through the cowl.
    6. Fig 2: Pushing Accelerator Cable Through Cowl
    GM12262Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the accelerator cable from both retaining clips.
    7. Fig 3: Removing Accelerator Cable From Retaining Clips
    GM12717Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.
    8. Fig 4: Removing Accelerator Cable From Throttle Body Lever
    GM12265Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.
    9. Fig 5: Removing Accelerator Cable From Accelerator Cable Bracket
    GM12258Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Note the routing of the accelerator cable for removal.
  9. Remove the piece of mechanics wire from the cable.
  10. Remove the accelerator cable from the vehicle.
    11. Fig 6: Accelerator Cable Routing
    GM12715Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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