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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Accelerator Pedal Assembly Removed
    GM1302012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the accelerator pedal on the mounting studs.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the mounting nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the mounting nuts to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

  4. Fig 2: Locating Accelerator Pedal Mounting Bolt
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  5. Install the mounting bolt behind the accelerator pedal.

    Tighten:  Tighten the mounting nuts to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

  6. Fig 3: Accelerator Pedal
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    IMPORTANT: The following procedure must be performed before if the accelerator pedal or brake pedal drive motor and cable assembly are being replaced. Failure to do so could cause an IMPROPER STEP OVER HEIGHT.
  7. Adjust the accelerator pedal in the following sequence:
    1. Turning the motor transmission clockwise reduces the gap, and counterclockwise increases the gap.
    2. Position a 4.5 mm (0.187 in-3/16 in) drill bit or equivalent in number and/or letter drill bits, 6.35 mm (0.25 in-1/4 in) from the bottom of the metal accelerator pivot arm.
    3. Rotating the drive cable by hand, adjust the accelerator motor transmission until the 4.5 mm (0.187 in-3/16 in) drill bit or equivalent in number and/or letter drill bits, fits snugly between the plastic accelerator arm and the metal pivot arm.
  8. Fig 4: Locating Drive Cable
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  9. Install the drive cable.
  10. Fig 5: Identifying Drive Cable Lock Collar
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    IMPORTANT: Ensure the secondary locking tabs are fully seated before installing the lock collar for the drive cable.
  11. Install the drive cable lock collar.
  12. Fig 6: Rotating Drive Cable Lock Collar To Lock Position
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  13. Rotate the drive cable lock collar to the lock position.
  14. Fig 7: View Of Accelerator Pedal Electrical Connector
    GM1218569Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the electrical connection for the accelerator.
  16. Fig 8: Locating Knee Bolster Trim Panel
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  17. Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
  18. Verify the operation of the adjustable pedals.