Throttle Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair

Accelerator Cable:

REMOVAL

1. Remove air intake duct assembly.
2. Remove cable snap-in nylon bushing from pedal arm.
3. Remove cable housing from dash panel by depressing two vertical snap-in tabs and pushing outward from inside passenger compartment.
4. Remove speed control cable from accelerator cable, if equipped.
5. Disconnect cable at throttle body throttle lever by inserting a screwdriver between cable and throttle lever and giving a twist.
6. Remove cable housing to engine mounting bracket retaining screws. Remove cable from bracket slot.


INSTALLATION

1. Insert pedal end of cable, with cover in place, through dash panel and snap cable housing into dash panel. Ensure that the cable housing retention snaps have engaged into dash panel.
2. Position cable housing in engine mounting bracket. Ensure cable isolation rests flat in bracket. Install retaining screw.
3. Connect cable to throttle body lever.
4. Install speed control cable, if equipped.
5. Snap cable into retainers.
6. Remove cable protective cover and snap cable nylon bushing into pedal arm.
7. Ensure the body insulation is properly positioned and not in contact with moving member of accelerator cable.
8. Install air duct assembly.