Shift Linkage: Service and Repair
THROTTLE CABLEInspection
1. Check the inner and outer cable for damage.
2. Make sure that the accelerator operates smoothly.
Removal
1. Remove the battery and battery carrier.
2. Remove the main fuse block.
3. Remove the intercooler hoses.
(1) Intercooler to air funnel
(2) Intercooler to intercooler pipe
4. Separate the EC-AT harness from the clip.
5. Jack up the vehicle and support it with safety stands, then drain the ATF.
6. Remove the throttle cable from the throttle lever (throttle body).
7. Remove the control valve body cover and gasket.
8. Remove the throttle cable from the throttle lever (control valve body).
9. Remove the mounting bolt and throttle cable from the transaxle.
10. Remove the O'ring.
Installation
1. Install the throttle cable and a new 0-ring into the transaxle case.
Tightening torque:
(A) 8-11 Nm (80-110 cm-kg, 69-95 in-lb)
(B) 19-26 Nm (1.9-2.6 m-kg, 14-19 ft-lb)
2. Install the control valve body cover together with a new gasket.
Tightening torque: 8-11 Nm (85-110 cm-kg, 74-95 in-lb)
3. Install the main fuse block.
Tightening torque: 8-11 Nm (80-110 cm-kg, 69-95 in-lb)
4. Install the battery carrier.
Tightening torque: 31-40 Nm (3.2-4.1 m-kg, 23-30 ft-lb)
5. After installation, add ATF, and with the engine idling, check the fluid level and for leaks.