Accelerator Control Cable

REMOVAL




1. Remove the PCV valve from the cam cover and rotate it up and away from the throttle cable.
2. Release accelerator control cable from the throttle lever.
3. Release cable retainer locking tangs from accelerator control cable bracket.




4. Release accelerator control cable from accelerator pedal assembly.




5. Release cable retainer locking tangs from dash panel. Use a 16 mm box end wrench to aid in depressing the throttle cable retaining tabs.

(1) Front of Dash
View illustrates throttle cable in the installed position.




6. Remove both coolant surge tank retainer screws.
7. Move the windshield washer fluid bottle off to the side.
8. Lift the coolant surge tank up and out of its locating holes and disconnect the electrical harness from the low coolant sensor.




9. Remove the accelerator cable retaining clip from the right front suspension strut attachment bolt.
10. Remove the retaining clip at the right strut tower (replacement accelerator cable assembly is supplied with a new retainer clip).
11. Remove the cable from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION




1. Route the cable through the front of dash from the outside in, alongside the right strut tower, under the coolant surge tank, attach the integral retainer clip at the strut attachment bolt, and over to the throttle body bracket.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that the cable is located in the lower retaining clip on the strut tower between the locating shoulders on the cable AND the upper retaining clip on the cable is oriented on installation so that TOP molded on the clip, is visible.




2. Push the cable through the front of dash to engage the tangs.

NOTE: Whenever a throttle cable assembly is installed, make sure locking tangs are engaged to front of dash and the seal is properly installed. The cable should be installed so that the tangs are in a horizontal position to provide optimum sealing. Pull on the cable to insure the tangs are engaged.

3. Connect the electrical harness to the low coolant sensor on the coolant surge tank.
4. Locate the surge tank to its mount location assuring that the throttle cable is properly routed under and around the tank.
5. Install the windshield washer bottle and the two retaining screws.




6. Install the accelerator cable to the throttle body support bracket assuring that the locking tangs engage.
7. Install the PCV valve to the cam cover.
8. Connect accelerator cable to throttle lever.




9. Connect accelerator control cable to accelerator pedal assembly.
10. Check accelerator control assembly for binding.