Throttle Cable/Linkage: Adjustments

Accelerator Cable:

Accelerator Cable:

ACCELERATOR CABLE DEFLECTION
1. Measure the accelerator deflection at the deflection checking point midway between the cable bracket and the throttle cam. The deflection should be 1-3mm (0.04-0.12 inch).
NOTE: On 1.8L models, the accelerator cable connects to the lower half of the throttle cam. On 1.9L models, the accelerator cable connects to the upper half of the throttle cam.
2. If necessary, loosen the locknuts on the cable bracket and adjust the cable deflection until it is within specification.
3. After the proper deflection is achieved, tighten the cable bracket locknuts.


WIDE-OPEN THROTTLE POSITION
1. Have an assistant press the accelerator pedal to the floor board.
2. Verify that the throttle plate is in the wide-open position while the pedal is pressed to the floor board.
3. If the throttle plate is not in the wide-open position, have the assistant keep the accelerator pressed to the floor board while you adjust the locknuts on the cable bracket. Adjust the nut until the throttle plate is in the wide-open position.
4. Have the assistant release the accelerator pedal. Verify that the throttle plate is completely in the closed position.