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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: The electronic adjustable accelerator pedal, mounting bracket, return spring, and pedal position sensor are not serviced separately, but as a unit. The accelerator assembly is already set in the full forward position.
    IMPORTANT: The electronic adjustable pedal (EAP) must be moved to the full forward position whenever work is done on or around the pedal assembly.
  1. Adjust the brake pedal to the full forward position, toward the front of the vehicle.
  2. Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
    Fig 1: Removing Knee Bolster Trim Panel
    GM712827Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Fig 2: Electrical Connector For Accelerator Pedal
    GM1218569Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the electrical connector for the accelerator pedal.
  5. Fig 3: Mounting Nuts For Accelerator Pedal
    GM1218563Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the mounting nuts for the accelerator pedal.
  7. Fig 4: Mounting Bolt Behind Accelerator Pedal
    GM1334507Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the mounting bolt behind the accelerator pedal.
  9. Fig 5: Removing Accelerator Pedal Assembly
    GM1302012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the accelerator pedal assembly.
  11. Fig 6: Rotating Drive Cable Lock Collar
    GM1218545Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Rotate the drive cable lock collar at the accelerator pedal.
  13. Fig 7: Lifting Drive Cable Lock Collar From Accelerator Pedal
    GM1218552Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Lift the drive cable lock collar from the accelerator pedal.
  15. Fig 8: Depressing Locking Tabs On Drive Cable
    GM1218558Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Using a small pocket screwdriver or equivalent, depress the locking tabs on drive cable.
  17. Fig 9: Removing Drive Cable From Accelerator Pedal
    GM1218555Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the drive cable from the accelerator pedal.