GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Grand Am 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Accelerator Control Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the left sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

    2. Object Number: 14159 Size: SH
  2. Depress the accelerator control cable tangs (1) from the pedal lever assembly.
  3. Remove the accelerator control cable from the pedal lever assembly.

    4. Object Number: 782238 Size: SH
  4. Remove the cruise control cable (1), if applicable.

    5. Object Number: 782246 Size: SH
  5. Release the accelerator control cable lug (3) from the throttle body assembly (4).
  6. Depress the tangs on the accelerator control cable (2) while pulling the accelerator control cable through the accelerator control cable bracket (1).
  7. Remove the accelerator control cable from the bracket.

    8. Object Number: 782235 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the accelerator control cable (2) from the support clip (1).
  9. Remove the cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 782246 Size: SH
  1. Route the accelerator control cable (2) through the accelerator control cable bracket (1).
  2. Press the accelerator control cable tabs (2) into the accelerator control bracket (1).

    3. Ensure the tangs expand and properly seat.

  3. Install the control cable lug (3) to the throttle body cam.

    4. Object Number: 782235 Size: SH
  4. Connect the accelerator control cable (2) to the support clip (1).

    5. Object Number: 782238 Size: SH
  5. Install the cruise control cable (2), if applicable.

    6. Object Number: 14159 Size: SH
  6. Install the cable (1) to the pedal lever assembly. Ensure the tangs are fully expanded and seated.
  7. Slip the accelerator cable through the slot in the rod of the accelerator pedal and install the retainer in the rod. Ensure the retainer is seated.
  8. Ensure the cable is completely seated in the throttle cam past the retaining clips.

    9. Important: Flexible components, hoses, wires, conduits, must not be routed within 50 mm (2.0 in) of the moving parts of the accelerator linkage outboard support unless the routing is positively controlled.

  9. Inspect for the correct opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Make sure that the throttle valve reaches wide open throttle (WOT) position. If not, inspect for damaged or a bent bracket or lever
  10. Install the left sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.