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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1997SEVILLE SLS V8-4.6L VIN YREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTFUEL DELIVERY AND AIR INDUCTIONACCELERATOR PEDALSERVICE AND REPAIRINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1997 Cadillac Seville SLS V8-4.6L VIN Y
Installation Procedure
1997 Cadillac Seville SLS V8-4.6L VIN YSECTION Installation Procedure
Installation Procedure
Notice: Numbers in text correspond to numbered components in image.
Important: The mounting surface between support and dash panel must be free of insulation. The carpet and padding in the pedal area must be positioned to lay flat and be free of wrinkles and bunches.
1. Install the pedal clip retainer (3).
2. Install the washer (2).
3. Install the bushings (1).
4. Install the accelerator cable (1) from the accelerator pedal (2).
Important: Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating accelerator pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal. Throttle should operate freely without bind between full closed and wide open throttle.
5. Check for complete throttle opening and closing position.
Notice: Numbers in text correspond to numbered components in image.
Important: The mounting surface between support and dash panel must be free of insulation. The carpet and padding in the pedal area must be positioned to lay flat and be free of wrinkles and bunches.
Accelerator Controls Pedal:
1. Install the pedal clip retainer (3).
2. Install the washer (2).
3. Install the bushings (1).
4. Install the accelerator cable (1) from the accelerator pedal (2).
Important: Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating accelerator pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal. Throttle should operate freely without bind between full closed and wide open throttle.
5. Check for complete throttle opening and closing position.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.