Downshift Switch: Service and Repair

Q. Kickdown switch/throttle cable, replacement


Q1

Remove:







- Throttle control cover (A)
- Locking clip (B) on cable tensioner
- Unhook cable from throttle control pulley (C) and remove it from the bracket.
- Remove kickdown switch (D).



Q2

Remove sound insulation on driver side.






For cars with SRS:

Remove knee bolster.



Q3

Detach throttle cable from accelerator pedal (AP)







Free the latch lugs that hold the kjckdown switch in place by pushing a screwdriver into the opening in cowl-panel. Push out switch with throttle cable.

From the engine compartment side, make sure no remnants of the latch lugs remain between the insulation and cowl-panel.


Q4

Installation of new throttle cable/kickdown switch






Ensure that connector is correctly positioned upright.
Make sure latch tugs engage cowl-panel.



Q5

Reattach throttle cable to AP






Make sure rubber cushion is in place in the hole on AP. Use retainer in AP to fasten cable. Make sure bead on the end of cable is anchored at the bottom of the retainer.

Cars with SRS:

Replace knee bolster. Torque to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs).

Reinstall sound insulation pad



Q6

Reinstall connector on kickdown switch

Reinstall locking clip on cable tensioner






Make sure cable is positioned correctly in the engine compartment.

Firmly latch cable onto throttle control pulley

Insert a 3.5 mm (0.14") spacer between the throttle pulley idle stop and the bmcket stop.

Make sure locking clip is positioned firmly against bracket. Adjust cable until it is under light tension.



Q7

Remove spacer






Remove locking clip and replace cable tensioner in bracket with locking clip

Reinstall cover


Q8

Check that DTCs have been cleared.

See section On-board Diagnostic System, Diagnostic Test Mode 1. Testing and Inspection