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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 2.4L 🢒 Accelerator Control Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the left sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges 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: 288300 Size: SH
  4. Remove the accelerator cam splash shield retainers (1).
  5. Remove the accelerator cam splash shield (2).

    6. Object Number: 374662 Size: SH
  6. Remove the cruise control cable (1).

    7. Object Number: 14168 Size: SH
  7. Release the accelerator control cable lug (3) from the throttle body assembly.
  8. Depress the tangs on the accelerator control cable (1) while pulling the accelerator control cable through the accelerator control cable bracket (4).
  9. Remove the engine accelerator control cable out of the bracket.
  10. Remove the cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 14168 Size: SH
  1. Route the accelerator control cable through the accelerator control cable bracket (4).
  2. Press the accelerator control cable tabs (1) into the accelerator control bracket.

    3. Ensure tangs expand and properly seat.

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

    4. Object Number: 374662 Size: SH
  4. Install the cruise control cable (1).

    5. Object Number: 288300 Size: SH
  5. Install the accelerator cam splash shield (2).
  6. Install the accelerator cam splash shield retainers (1).

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

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

  10. Check for correct opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Make sure that the throttle valve reaches wide-open throttle position. If it does not, inspect for damaged or bent brackets and lever
  11. Install the left sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.