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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 SLS 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls and Fuel - 4.6L (LH2) 🢒 Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the closeout/insulator panel from under the dashboard on the drivers side. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement - Left Side.

    2. Object Number: 818887 Size: SH

    Caution: Handle the electronic throttle control components carefully. Use cleanliness in order to prevent damage. Do not drop the electronic throttle control components. Do not roughly handle the electronic throttle control components. Do not immerse the electronic throttle control components in cleaning solvents of any type.

  2. Disconnect the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor electrical connector from the accelerator pedal module.
  3. Remove the APP sensor mounting bolts.
  4. Remove the APP sensor from the vehicle.
  5. If necessary, remove the nuts from the APP sensor bracket and remove the bracket from the front of dash.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 818887 Size: SH
  1. If removed, install the APP sensor bracket to the front of dash.

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the APP sensor bracket mounting nuts and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
  3. Position the APP sensor to the mounting bracket.
  4. Install the APP sensor mounting bolts and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
  5. Connect the APP sensor electrical connector.
  6. Operate the accelerator pedal and observe the APP angles using a scan tool. The accelerator pedal should operate freely, without binding between closed throttle and wide open throttle.
  7. Install the closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement - Left Side.