GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Grand Am 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Accelerator Control Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 69259 Size: SH
  1. Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator pedal.
  3. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs and push the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.

    4. Object Number: 12735 Size: SH
  4. Remove the accelerator cable shield, if equipped.
  5. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the retaining clips.
  6. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.
  7. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.

    8. Object Number: 397282 Size: SH
  8. Remove the accelerator cable from the vehicle noting cable routing.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 397282 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 accelerator cable into the vehicle using routing noted during removal.

    2. Object Number: 69259 Size: SH
  2. Install the snap retainer through the bulkhead.
  3. Install the accelerator cable through the slot in the accelerator pedal lever.
  4. Seat the snap retainer in the accelerator pedal lever.

    5. Object Number: 12735 Size: SH
  5. Connect the accelerator cable to the throttle body lever.
  6. Connect the accelerator cable to the accelerator cable bracket.
  7. Snap the accelerator cable into the retaining clips.
  8. Reinstall the accelerator cable shield, if equipped.
  9. Inspect for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Also inspect for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal.
  10. Install the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.