Removal Procedure
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- Remove the driver knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Except Cadillac) or Knee Bolster Replacement (Cadillac) .
- Remove the accelerator pedal position sensor assembly. Refer to Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement .
- Remove the accelerator pedal bracket nuts.
- Remove the adjustable pedal drive cable from the accelerator pedal actuator using the following procedure:
- Twist the cable housing counterclockwise.
- Compress the secondary locking tabs located below the twist and lock tabs with a pointed tool and remove the cable from the pedal actuator.
- Remove the accelerator pedal bracket nuts from the accelerator pedal bracket.
- Remove the accelerator actuator lower pivot pin push nut (1) and washer (2).
- Remove the accelerator actuator lower pivot pin (3).
- Remove the accelerator actuator mounting screws (1).
- Remove the accelerator actuator (2).
IMPORTANT:
Ensure the brake pedal assembly is adjusted to the lowest position farthest from the drivers seat prior to removal of the accelerator assembly. Failure to do so could result in incorrect step-over height between the brake and accelerator pedals and improper function of the adjustable pedal system.