Accelerator Pedal: Service and Repair

Fig. 1 Accelerator Pedal And Throttle Cable:

CAUTION: When servicing the accelerator pedal or throttle cable, do not damage or kink the control cable core wire.

REMOVAL
1. Remove the throttle cable from the throttle body cam.
2. Reach behind the top of the pedal shaft and push the retainer toward rear of vehicle Fig. 1. It may be necessary to squeeze retainer ears together on dash side of pedal shaft.
3. Lift cable up through slot in top of pedal shaft.
4. Remove nuts from accelerator pedal assembly studs Fig. 1. Remove assembly from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position accelerator pedal assembly on dash panel. Install retaining nuts. Tighten retaining nuts to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.) torque.
2. Place cable through slot in top of pedal shaft.
3. Step on pedal and retainer will snap into place.
4. Hold the throttle body lever in the wide open position and install the throttle cable.