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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2001 🢒 Sonoma Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 4.3L 🢒 Accelerator Control Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 325556 Size: SH
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body.

    3. Object Number: 616725 Size: SH
  3. Remove the accelerator cable from the accelerator control cable bracket.

    4. Object Number: 616709 Size: SH
  4. Remove the accelerator cable from the cable routing bracket.

    5. Object Number: 616703 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the accelerator cable (1) from the bracket clip (2).

    6. Object Number: 424544 Size: SH
  6. Remove the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.
  7. Remove the accelerator cable from the accelerator pedal.

    8. Object Number: 616727 Size: SH
  8. Remove the accelerator cable panel insulator retainer (2) from the accelerator cable (1).
  9. Squeeze the accelerator cable tangs (3) and push the cable through the bulkhead (4).
  10. Remove the accelerator cable.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 616727 Size: SH
  1. Install the accelerator cable (1) through the bulkhead (4).
  2. Install the accelerator cable panel insulator retainer (2) on the accelerator cable (1).

    3. Object Number: 26784 Size: SH
  3. Install the accelerator cable to the accelerator pedal (2).

    4. Object Number: 616703 Size: SH
  4. Connect the accelerator cable (1) to the bracket clip (2).

    5. Object Number: 325556 Size: SH
  5. Install the accelerator cable onto the throttle body.
  6. Ensure that the cable is fully seated in the pulley groove. The cable must not lie outside of the hook tab.

    7. Object Number: 616725 Size: SH
  7. Install the accelerator cable to the accelerator cable control bracket.

    8. Object Number: 616709 Size: SH
  8. Install the accelerator cable to the cable routing bracket.
  9. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .

    10. Important: The accelerator pedal should operate freely without binding between closed and wide open throttle.

  10. Use the following procedure in order to inspect the accelerator pedal operation.
    11. 10.1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
    10.2. Using a scan tool, observe the parameter for the throttle position (TP) sensor.
    10.3. Depress the accelerator pedal to the floor.
    10.4. Release the accelerator pedal.
    10.5. Verify the throttle position has gone from 0 percent to 100 percent and back to 0 percent.
  11. Install the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.