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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 382 (ENGINE CONTROLS - 4.3L (INTRODUCTION))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSACCELERATOR CONTROLS CABLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra and 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
Remove the accelerator cable slug from the throttle body pulley.

Fig 1: View Of Accelerator Cable Slug At Throttle Body Pulley

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Disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator control bracket.
Disconnect and remove the accelerator cable from the engine bracket.

Fig 2: View Of Accelerator Cable To Accelerator Control Cable Bracket

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Remove the driver side knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
Unseat the accelerator cable retainer (3) from the accelerator pedal lever (2).
Squeeze the accelerator cable tangs (1) together, and push the cable through the front of dash.

Fig 3: View Of Accelerator Cable Tangs, Pedal Lever & Cable Retainer

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Remove the accelerator cable.

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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.