Accelerator Pedal: Description and Operation

Accelerator Cable:

The accelerator pedal and shaft mounts to the accelerator shaft retainer which is secured to the front floor pan. A pin extending through the accelerator shaft retainer provides the pedal pivot point. When the accelerator pedal is pressed, its rotation on the pivot pin pulls the cable and opens the throttle valve. When released, an accelerator shaft spring returns the accelerator pedal and shaft and throttle valve to the idle position.