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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 5.7L 🢒 Accelerator Control Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 12613 Size: SH
  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 (3) from the accelerator pedal lever (2).
  3. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs (1) and push the cable through the bulk head.
  4. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the intake manifold bracket.

    5. Object Number: 173436 Size: SH
  5. Remove the accelerator cable from the slot in the accelerator cable bracket.
  6. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.
  7. Remove the accelerator cable.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 12613 Size: SH
  1. Install the accelerator cable (3) through the bulk head. Snap the retainer (1) into the bulk head.
  2. Install the accelerator cable (3) through the slot in the accelerator pedal lever (2). Seat the retainer (4) in the accelerator pedal lever (2).

    3. Object Number: 173436 Size: SH
  3. Connect the accelerator cable to the throttle body lever.
  4. Slide the accelerator cable into the slot on the accelerator cable bracket. Snap the locking tab into position.
  5. Connect the accelerator cable to the intake manifold bracket.
  6. 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.
  7. Install the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.