Throttle Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair
REMOVALAccelerator Pedal Removal/Installation:
Throttle Cable Attachment To Throttle Body:
1. Working from the engine compartment, rotate the throttle body throttle lever to wide open and remove the throttle cable from the throttle body cam.
2. From inside the vehicle, hold up the accelerator pedal and remove the cable retainer and throttle cable from the upper end of the pedal shaft.
3. From the engine compartment, pull the throttle cable housing end-fitting out of the firewall grommet. Make sure that the grommet remains in the firewall.
4. Using a pair of wide jaw pliers, pinch the tabs of the throttle cable end-fitting at the throttle cable bracket and pull the cable and end-fitting assembly out of the bracket.
INSTALLATION
Accelerator Pedal Removal/Installation:
Throttle Cable Attachment To Throttle Body:
1. From the engine compartment, install the cable housing end-fitting through the grommet in the firewall.
2. Snap the throttle cable end-fitting into place in the throttle cable bracket on the engine.
3. From inside the vehicle, pull the cable housing end fitting through the firewall grommet and insert the housing retainer clip.
4. Install the ball end of the throttle cable through the upper end of the accelerator pedal shaft.
5. Install the plastic throttle cable retainer.
6. From the engine compartment, rotate the throttle body throttle levertoward wide open throttle and install the cable.