Accelerator Controls Cable Replacement
ACCELERATOR CONTROLS CABLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator.
3. Disconnect the accelerator cable (5) from the accelerator pedal (1).
4. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs and push the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.
5. Remove the accelerator cable shield, if equipped.
6. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the retaining clip.
7. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.
8. Disconnect the cruise control cable from the accelerator cable bracket.
9. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.
10. Remove the accelerator cable from the vehicle noting cable routing.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTE: Do not route flexible components (hoses, wires, conduits, etc.) within 50 mm (2 in) of moving parts unless flexible components can be securely fastened. This is necessary in order to prevent possible interference and damage to the component.
1. Install accelerator cable into the vehicle using routing noted during removal.
2. Install the snap retainer through the bulkhead.
3. Connect the accelerator cable (5) in the slot in the accelerator pedal lever (1).
4. Seat the snap retainer in the accelerator pedal lever.
5. Connect the accelerator cable to the throttle body lever.
6. Connect the accelerator cable to the accelerator cable bracket.
7. Connect the cruise control cable to the accelerator cable bracket.
8. Install the accelerator cable shield, if equipped.
9. Inspect and check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Also check for proper carpet fit under the accelerator pedal. The throttle should operate freely, without binding, between full closed and wide open throttle.
10. Install the left instrument panel sound insulator.