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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2004 🢒 L300/LW300 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.0L (L81) 🢒 Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 888497 Size: SH
  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Remove the left side lower instrument panel (I/P) closeout panel (hush panel) attachment fasteners and remove the left side lower I/P closeout panel.
  3. Remove the left side lower heater duct assembly attachment fastener and remove the left side lower heater duct assembly.
  4. Disconnect the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor harness connector.

    5. Object Number: 891735 Size: SH
  5. Depress the accelerator pedal and remove the upper bracket-to-front of dash attachment nut.
  6. Remove the remaining accelerator pedal bracket-to-front of dash attachment nuts.
  7. Remove the APP assembly from the vehicle.

    8. Object Number: 893252 Size: SH

    Important: Do not remove the linkage arm from the APP sensor, as it will be difficult to orient the arm in the same position. Accelerator pedal travel will be affected.

  8. Remove the retainer and disconnect the linkage from the APP sensor.

    9. Object Number: 892341 Size: SH
  9. Remove the APP sensor from the bracket attachment fasteners and remove the APP sensor.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 892341 Size: SH
  1. Position the APP sensor in the bracket and install the bolts.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the accelerator pedal position sensor bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).


    Object Number: 893252 Size: SH
  2. Connect the APP sensor to the accelerator pedal linkage.

    3. Object Number: 891735 Size: SH

    Important: Do not tighten fasteners at this time.

  3. Position the APP assembly in the vehicle and install the lower pedal to the front of the dash attachment nuts.
  4. Depress the accelerator pedal and install the upper pedal bracket to the front of the dash attachment nut.
  5. Tighten all 3 nuts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the accelerator pedal bracket-to-front of the dash nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Connect the APP sensor harness connector. Push the connector in until the lock position is felt, then pull back to confirm engagement.

    7. Object Number: 888497 Size: SH
  7. Install the left side lower heater duct and attachment fasteners.
  8. Install the left side lower I/P closeout panel (hush panel) and attachment fasteners.