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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2002 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.5L 🢒 Accelerator Control Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 12826 Size: SH
  1. Remove the left instrument panel (IP) insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  2. Remove the accelerator controls cable from the accelerator controls pedal.
  3. Attach a piece of mechanic's wire to the accelerator cable to aid in the installation of the new cable.

    4. Object Number: 12262 Size: SH
  4. Squeeze the cover tangs on the cable .
  5. Push the cable through the bulkhead.

    6. Object Number: 12717 Size: SH
  6. Remove the accelerator controls cable from the retaining clips.

    7. Object Number: 697465 Size: SH
  7. Remove the cruise control cable from the throttle body and the accelerator control bracket.

    8. Object Number: 12735 Size: SH
  8. Remove the accelerator controls cable from the throttle body lever and the accelerator control bracket.

    9. Important: Note the routing of the accelerator controls table for removal.

  9. Remove the mechanics wire from the cable and remove the cable.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Do not route flexible components (hoses, wires, conduits, etc.) within 50 mm (2 in) of moving parts unless flexible components can be securely fastened. This is necessary in order to prevent possible interference and damage to the component.

  1. Install the piece of mechanic's wire to the new accelerator cable.

    2. Object Number: 12262 Size: SH
  2. Install the accelerator controls cable through the bulkhead. The cable will snap in place.
  3. Remove the mechanic's wire from the accelerator cable.

    4. Object Number: 12826 Size: SH
  4. Install the accelerator controls cable to the accelerator controls pedal.

    5. Object Number: 12735 Size: SH
  5. Install the accelerator cable to the throttle body lever and the accelerator control bracket.

    6. Object Number: 697465 Size: SH
  6. Install the cruise control cable to the throttle body lever and the control bracket.

    7. Object Number: 12717 Size: SH
  7. Install the cable to the retaining clip.

    8. Important: The throttle should operate freely and without binding between full closed and wide open throttle (WOT).

  8. Verify the correct throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator controls pedal. Also verify the correct carpet fit under the accelerator controls pedal.
  9. Install the left IP insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.