Accelerator Pedal: Service and Repair

NOTE: To prevent possible interference, flexible components (hoses, wires, conduits etc.) must not be routed within 50 mm (2") of moving parts, unless routing is positively controlled.

Accelerator Controls:

Remove or Disconnect
1. Lower instrument panel trim
2. Remove sound insulator
3. Remove accelerator cable from accelerator pedal
4. Squeeze accelerator cable cover tangs and push cable through bulkhead
5. Remove accelerator cable retainer and accelerator cable from throttle body lever
6. Squeeze accelerator cable cover tangs and push cable through accelerator cable bracket

Install or Connect
1. Apply accelerator linkage lubricant, 1052541 or equivalent to throttle body lever
2. Reverse removal procedures to install

NOTE: 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.

3. Apply a heavy bodied sealer around the accelerator cable at the engine compartment side of the dash panel (bulkhead).