Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left (Outboard) or Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left (Inboard) in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.
- Disconnect the accelerator cable (5) from the accelerator pedal (1).
- Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs and push the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.
- Remove the accelerator cable shield, if equipped.
- Disconnect the accelerator cable from the retaining clip.
- Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.
- Disconnect the cruise control cable from the accelerator cable bracket.
- Disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.
- Remove the accelerator cable from the vehicle noting cable routing.