GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 5.7L 🢒 Accelerator Pedal Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the left instrument panel 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 lever.
  3. Remove the retainer clip from the accelerator pedal pivot pin.
  4. Remove the accelerator pedal from the accelerator pedal lever.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the accelerator pedal to the accelerator pedal lever.
  2. Install the retainer clip to the accelerator pedal pivot pin.
  3. Connect the accelerator cable to the accelerator pedal lever.
  4. Inspect for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Also inspect for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal. The throttle should operate freely without bind between full closed throttle and wide open throttle.
  5. Install the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.