Throttle Valve Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





1. Remove air cleaner/throttle body assembly (Fig. 222) as follows:
a. Disconnect Proportional Purge Solenoid (PPS) and crankcase vent hose from throttle body.
b. Disconnect the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) and Idle Air Control (IAC) connectors.
c. Disconnect throttle body air duct at intake manifold.
d. Remove mounting bolt and nut (Fig. 222) and partially remove air cleaner assembly (leave cables attached).





NOTE: Pay attention to throttle valve cable routing before removal so it can be re-installed in the same manner. For proper transaxle operation, the cable must not bind.
2. Disconnect throttle valve cable from air cleaner/throttle body assembly as shown in (Fig. 223).





3. Disconnect throttle valve cable from lever on transaxle and remove from bracket (Fig. 224).

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Route throttle valve cable in a manner that allows free, unobstructed travel. For proper transaxle operation, the cable must not bind.

1. Install transaxle throttle valve cable to bracket and lever as shown in (Fig. 224). Make sure the cable snaps on to the lever.
2. Install the throttle valve cable to the air cleaner/throttle body as shown in (Fig. 223).
3. Install the air cleaner/throttle body assembly as follows:
a. Install assembly into position, making sure the air cleaner locating slot is engaged to the battery bracket tab, and tighten fasteners to 14 Nm (120 inch lbs.) torque.
b. Verify throttle body duct is fully seated to intake manifold and tighten clamp to 5 Nm (40 inch lbs.) torque.
c. Connect the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) and Idle Air Control (IAC) connectors.
d. Connect proportional purge solenoid (PPS) and crankcase vent hose from throttle body.
4. Connect the battery negative cable.
5. Perform the Throttle Valve Cable Adjustment Procedure found in this group.
6. Road test vehicle and verify proper transaxle operation.