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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006EQUINOX FWD V6-3.4L VIN FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2006 Chevrolet Equinox FWD V6-3.4L VIN F
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor: Service and Repair
2006 Chevrolet Equinox FWD V6-3.4L VIN FSECTION Service and Repair
ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the instrument panel left lower closeout panel.
2. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor connector.
3. Disconnect the APP sensor harness connector.
4. Remove the APP assembly attachment bolts.
IMPORTANT: Due to clearance issues, the upper attachment bolt cannot be removed from the accelerator pedal assembly. Loose then bolt completely and leave the bolt in the component until the assembly is removed from the vehicle.
5. Remove the APP assembly from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the upper attachment bolt into the APP assembly.
2. Install the APP assembly into the vehicle.
3. Install the remaining attachment bolts into the APP assembly.
Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Connect the APP sensor harness connector. Push the connector in until the lock position is felt, then pull back to confirm engagement.
5. Install the CPA to the APP sensor harness connector.
6. Install the instrument panel left lower closeout 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.