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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Impala 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Accelerator Control Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 12287 Size: SH
  1. Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  2. Remove the accelerator cable (5) from the accelerator pedal (1).
  3. Install a piece of mechanics wire to the accelerator cable to aid in the installation of the new cable.

    4. Object Number: 12262 Size: SH
  4. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs and push the accelerator cable through the cowl.

    5. Object Number: 12735 Size: SH
  5. Remove the accelerator cable shield, if equipped.
  6. Remove the accelerator cable from the retaining clip.
  7. Remove the cruise control cable from the throttle body lever.
  8. Remove the cruise control cable from the accelerator cable bracket.
  9. Remove the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.
  10. Remove the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.

    11. Important: Note the routing of the accelerator controls cable for removal.


    Object Number: 12734 Size: SH
  11. Remove the mechanics wire from the cable and remove the cable.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 12734 Size: SH

    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 the mechanics wire to the new cable.
  2. Install the accelerator cable into the vehicle using the routing noted during removal.

    3. Object Number: 12262 Size: SH
  3. Install the accelerator controls cable through the cowl.
  4. Remove the piece of the mechanics wire from the new cable.

    5. Object Number: 12287 Size: SH
  5. Install the accelerator cable (5 ) to the accelerator pedal lever (1).

    6. Object Number: 12735 Size: SH
  6. Install the accelerator cable to the throttle body lever.
  7. Install the accelerator cable to the accelerator cable bracket.
  8. Install the cruise control cable to the accelerator cable bracket.
  9. Install the cruise control cable to the throttle body lever.
  10. Install the accelerator cable shield, if equipped.
  11. Install the accelerator cable to the retaining clip.
  12. Inspect for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Verify proper carpet fit under the accelerator pedal. The throttle should operate freely, without binding, between a fully closed throttle and a wide open throttle.
  13. Install the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.