2005 Saturn L300FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Left Side Lower Instrument Panel Closeout Panel
    GM888497Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Remove the left side lower instrument panel (I/P) closeout panel (hush panel) attachment fasteners and remove the left side lower I/P closeout panel.
  3. Remove the left side lower heater duct assembly attachment fastener and remove the left side lower heater duct assembly.
  4. Disconnect the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor harness connector.
    5. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Accelerator Pedal Assembly
    GM891735Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Depress the accelerator pedal and remove the upper bracket-to-front of dash attachment nut.
  6. Remove the remaining accelerator pedal bracket-to-front of dash attachment nuts.
  7. Remove the APP assembly from the vehicle.
    8. Fig 3: Disconnecting Linkage From Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
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