Fuel System/Interior - Accelerator Pedal is Out of Place
TECHNICALBulletin No.: 09-08-49-016
Date: September 22, 2009
Subject: Accelerator Pedal is Out of Place or Has Unusual Movement (Replace IP Module Plate)
Models:
2009 Chevrolet HHR
Equipped with Automatic Transmission (RPO MN5)
Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 9S639466
Condition
Note
This condition does not affect the function of the accelerator pedal.
Some customers may experience an accelerator pedal that is out of place or has unusual movement when depressing the pedal. Upon further diagnosis, the technician may find broken or loose mounting studs for the pedal.
Correction
Replace the Instrument Panel (IP) module plate following the procedure listed below.
1. Recover the A/C refrigerant and drain the coolant.
2. Remove the console. Refer To Front Floor Console Extension Replacement Center.
3. Remove the IP center support bracket. Refer to Instrument Center Support Bracket Replacement.
4. Remove the passenger side air bag. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement.
5. Remove the IP center compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Compartment Replacement.
6. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement.
7. Remove the upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper trim Pad Replacement.
8. Remove the radio and HVAC controller.
9. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.
10. Remove the lower IP.
11. Without disconnecting the brake pipes from the master cylinder, reposition the master cylinder assembly to allow for the removal of the vacuum brake booster.
12. Remove the four nuts and the booster.
13. Remove the pushrod retaining clip. Loosen the brake booster mounting nuts to aid in releasing the pushrod from the brake pedal.
14. Remove the A/C lines from the evaporator and the heater hoses from the heater core.
15. Remove the barrier pad.
16. Disconnect the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor electrical connector. Remove the three nuts and APP sensor from the vehicle.
17. Remove the bolts from the module plate and the six bolts from the tie bar. Remove the module plate, tie bar and the A/C module as a one assembly.
18. Install the new module plate, P/N 20842465.
19. Install the module plate barrier pad and barrier pad.
20. Install the A/C module and tie bar and tighten the bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
21. Install the accelerator pedal assembly and the electrical connector. Install the nuts and tighten.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
22. Install the A/C lines to the evaporator and the heater hoses to the heater core.
23. Apply a bead of RTV around the master cylinder gasket and install the master cylinder. Tighten the bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).
24. Install the buster rod to the brake pedal and install the retainer.
25. Install the lower IP.
26. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in SI.
27. Install the radio and HVAC controller.
28. Install the upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
29. Install the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement.
30. Install the IP center compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Compartment Replacement.
31. Install the passenger side air bag. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement.
32. Install the IP center support bracket. Refer To Instrument Center Support Bracket Replacement.
33. Install the console. Refer to Front Floor Console Extension Replacement Center.
34. Recharge the A/C refrigerant and refill the coolant.
Parts Information
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.
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