Throttle Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair

REMOVAL



1. Remove the air intake tube and fresh air hose.
2. Remove [1][2]PCV hose.



3. Release accelerator control cable from throttle lever.

NOTE: Do not disassemble routing cover and cable from support bracket. Throttle cable and bracket are serviced as a one piece assembly.

4. Release cable retainer locking tangs from accelerator control cable bracket.

Accelerator Pedal View.:

5. Release accelerator control cable from accelerator pedal assembly.

NOTE: The accelerator cable assembly can be removed and installed easier with the accelerator pedal assembly removed.

Accelerator Cable To Bulkhead Connection.:

6. Release cable retainer locking tangs from dash panel.

NOTE: An adjustable wrench can be set to the width of the hole and used to collapse the throttle cable retainer tangs.

7. Remove cable from vehicle.


INSTALLATION

WARNING: Make sure vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on hoist, provide additional support for the opposite end from which components are being removed. Make sure hoist does not contact fuel or brake lines.

1. Raise vehicle squarely on a hoist. Refer to lift instructions for positioning vehicle correctly on a hoist.

Accelerator Cable Routing:

2. Route cable through front of dash from the outside in, under the [1][2]intake manifold, and up between the second and third intake ports.
3. Lower vehicle.

NOTE: Whenever a throttle cable assembly is installed, make sure locking tangs are engaged to front of dash and the seal is properly installed to prevent water intrusion. Pull on the cable to insure the tangs are engaged.




4. Install cable retainer into front of dash & lower vehicle.



5. Install cable retainer into the support bracket until locking tangs engage.
6. Connect accelerator cable to throttle lever.

Accelerator Pedal View.:

7. Inspect air cleaner gasket and replace if torn, deteriorated, or damaged. Install air cleaner assembly or air inlet tube and resonator. Attach air inlet and fresh air tubes.
8. Connect accelerator control cable to accelerator pedal assembly.
9. Check accelerator control assembly for binding.