Accelerator Control Cable Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator.
2. Remove the accelerator cable (2) from the accelerator pedal (3).




3. Squeeze the accelerator cable (1) tangs (2) and push the accelerator cable through the bulkhead (3).




4. Remove the accelerator cable (1) from the retaining clip (2) on the strut tower.




5. Remove the accelerator cable (2) from the throttle body lever (3).




6. Remove the accelerator cable (1) from the accelerator controls bracket (3).


INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTICE: Do not route flexible components (hoses, wires, conduits, etc.) within 50 mm (2 in) of moving parts unless the can be securely fastened. This is necessary in order to prevent possible interference and damage to the component.

IMPORTANT: Do not kink cable during installation.

1. Install the accelerator control cable (1) through the bulkhead (3).
2. Install the accelerator control cable tangs (2) through the bulkhead.
2.1. Apply pressure to seat the grommet.
2.2. Ensure grommet is fully seated.
3. Install the accelerator cable (2) through the slot in the accelerator pedal lever (3).
4. Seat the snap retainer (1) in the accelerator pedal lever.

IMPORTANT: The throttle should operate freely, without binding, between full closed and wide open throttle.

5. Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal.

IMPORTANT: Assure that the cable is under the hook (1) in the throttle body lever.

6. Install the accelerator cable (2) to the throttle body lever (3).
7. Install the accelerator cable (1) to the accelerator controls bracket (2).
8. Install the accelerator cable (1) into the retaining clip (2) on the strut tower.
9. Install the left instrument panel sound insulator.