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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN2000LS2 V6-3.0L VIN RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2000 Saturn LS2 V6-3.0L VIN R
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor: Service and Repair
2000 Saturn LS2 V6-3.0L VIN RSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove lower I/P hush panel.
2. Disconnect accelerator pedal position sensor electrical connector.
3. Depress accelerator pedal and remove upper bracket-to-front of dash attachment nut.
4. Remove remaining accelerator pedal bracket-to-front of dash attachment nuts.
5. Remove pedal assembly from vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the linkage arm from pedal position sensor because it will be difficult to orient the arm in the same position. Accelerator pedal travel will be affected.
6. Remove retainer and disconnect linkage from accelerator pedal position sensor.
7. Remove pedal position sensor to bracket attachment fasteners.
8. Remove pedal position sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. Position pedal position sensor in bracket and install bolts.
Torque: 6 N.m (53 in-lbs)
2. Connect position sensor to accelerator pedal linkage.
IMPORTANT: Do not tighten fasteners at this time.
3. Position pedal assembly in vehicle and install two lower pedal-to-front of dash attachment nuts.
4. Depress accelerator pedal and install upper pedal bracket-to-front of dash attachment nut.
5. Tighten nuts.
Torque: 10 N.m (89 in-lbs)
6. Connect accelerator position sensor electrical.
7. Install I/P hush panel.
1. Remove lower I/P hush panel.
2. Disconnect accelerator pedal position sensor electrical connector.
3. Depress accelerator pedal and remove upper bracket-to-front of dash attachment nut.
4. Remove remaining accelerator pedal bracket-to-front of dash attachment nuts.
5. Remove pedal assembly from vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the linkage arm from pedal position sensor because it will be difficult to orient the arm in the same position. Accelerator pedal travel will be affected.
6. Remove retainer and disconnect linkage from accelerator pedal position sensor.
7. Remove pedal position sensor to bracket attachment fasteners.
8. Remove pedal position sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. Position pedal position sensor in bracket and install bolts.
Torque: 6 N.m (53 in-lbs)
2. Connect position sensor to accelerator pedal linkage.
IMPORTANT: Do not tighten fasteners at this time.
3. Position pedal assembly in vehicle and install two lower pedal-to-front of dash attachment nuts.
4. Depress accelerator pedal and install upper pedal bracket-to-front of dash attachment nut.
5. Tighten nuts.
Torque: 10 N.m (89 in-lbs)
6. Connect accelerator position sensor electrical.
7. Install I/P hush panel.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.