Throttle Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair

Throttle Cable Removal/Installation

1. Remove the throttle cable cover.
2. Fully open the throttle link, then remove the throttle cable (A) from the throttle link (B).






3. Remove the cable housing (C) from the cable bracket (D).
4. Remove the throttle cable (A) from the accelerator pedal (B).






5. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
6. Hold the cable, removing all slack from it.
7. Set the cable on the bracket (A).
Turn the adjusting nut (B) so that its free play is 0 mm.






8. Position the adjusting nut on the other side of the bracket, then tighten the locknut (C).
9. Check the throttle cable free play.
10. With the cable properly adjusted, check the throttle link to be sure it opens fully when you push the accelerator pedal to the floor. Also check the throttle link to be sure it returns whenever you release the accelerator pedal.