Accelerator Control Cable Replacement

Description:

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

2. Remove the accelerator cable (1) from accelerator pedal (3).

3. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs and push cable through the bulkhead.

4. Remove the accelerator cable (3) from accelerator controls cable bracket (1).

5. Remove the accelerator cable (3) from the throttle body lever (2).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTICE: In order to prevent possible interference and damage, flexible components (hoses, wires, conduits, etc.) must not be routed within 50 mm (2 in) of moving parts, unless the routing is positively controlled.

IMPORTANT: Accelerator cable must be routed through groove in throttle body lever and seated securely.

1. Install the accelerator cable at the throttle body lever.

2. Install the accelerator cable at the accelerator controls cable bracket.

3. Route the accelerator cable under brake master cylinder and through dash.

4. Secure the retainer at dash.

5. Secure the cable (1) at accelerator pedal (3).

IMPORTANT: Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating accelerator pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal. Throttle should operate freely without bind between full closed and wide open throttle.

6. Install the left instrument panel sound insulator.