Accelerator Control Cable Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.





2. Remove the accelerator cable (1) from the accelerator pedal (2).





3. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement Service and Repair.





4. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs and push the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.
5. Remove the accelerator cable shield, if equipped.





6. Remove the accelerator cable (3) from the retaining clip (2).

Accelerator Cable:

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





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

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION: In order to prevent possible interference and damage, flexible components (hoses, wires, conduits, etc.) must not be routed within 50 mm (2 in) of moving parts, unless the routing is positively controlled.

1. Install the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.
2. Install the snap retainer through the bulkhead.
3. Install the accelerator cable through the slot in the accelerator pedal lever.
4. Seat the snap retainer in the accelerator pedal lever.

IMPORTANT: Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal. The throttle should operate freely, without binding, between full closed and wide open throttle.

5. Install the accelerator cable to the throttle body lever.
6. Install the accelerator cable to the accelerator cable bracket.
7. Install the accelerator cable (3) into the retaining clip (2).
8. Install the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
9. Install the accelerator cable shield, if equipped.
10. Install the fuel injection sight shield. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement Service and Repair.
Tighten
^ Bolt to 2 Nm (18 in. lb.).