Throttle Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

Fig.33 Throttle Cable Attachment To Throttle Body:

Fig.35 Cable Routing:

1. Working from the engine compartment, remove throttle cable from the throttle body lever (Fig. 33).

Fig.34 Throttle Cable Attachment:

2. Push release tang toward dash panel on throttle cable and slide cable out of bracket (Fig. 34).
3. From inside the vehicle, reach behind the top of the pedal shaft and push the retainer toward rear of vehicle. It may be necessary to squeeze retainer ears together on dash side of pedal shaft.
4. Lift cable up through slot in top of pedal shaft.
5. Remove throttle cable clip attached at grommet in front of dash panel.
6. From the engine compartment, pull the throttle cable and grommet out of the dash panel.

INSTALLATION
1. From the engine compartment, push the cable end fitting and grommet into the dash panel.
2. Install throttle cable clip.
3. Install cable housing (throttle body end) into the cable mounting bracket on the engine.
4. Place cable through slot in top of pedal shaft.
5. While holding the pedal lever, push retainer clip forward in vehicle engaging it into the pedal lever.
6. From the engine compartment, rotate the throttle lever forward to the wide open position and install cable clasp.