Accelerator Control Cable Replacement

Description:

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the injector sight shield. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement Service and Repair.
2. Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.




3. Remove the accelerator cable (5) from the accelerator pedal (1).
4. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs.




5. Push the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.




6. Remove the accelerator cable from the retaining clip.

Accelerator Cable:

7. Remove the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.




8. Remove the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.

Description:

9. Remove the accelerator cable from the vehicle and verify routing for installation.

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

1. Install accelerator cable into vehicle using routing verified during removal.
2. Install the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.
3. Install the snap retainer through the bulkhead.
4. Install the accelerator cable (5) through the slot in the accelerator pedal lever (1).
5. Seat the snap retainer in the accelerator pedal lever.
6. Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal.
7. Install the accelerator cable to the throttle body lever.
8. Install the accelerator cable to the accelerator cable bracket.
9. Install the accelerator cable into the retaining clip.
10. Install the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
11. Install the injector sight shield. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement Service and Repair.