Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Outlook, 2009 GMC Acadia, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2009 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Assembly

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Remove the left instrument panel (I/P) insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Acadia) or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Enclave) or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (OUTLOOK) or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Traverse) .
Remove the driver knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (Traverse) or Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (Acadia) or Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (Enclave) or Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (OUTLOOK) .
Remove the I/P wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor assembly.

Fig 2: View Of APP Sensor Bolts & Sensor

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NOTE: Due to clearance issues, the upper attachment bolt cannot be removed from the APP sensor assembly. Loosen the bolt completely and leave the bolt in the component until the assembly is removed from the vehicle.

Remove the APP sensor bolts and sensor assembly from the vehicle.