Throttle Valve Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect throttle cable from the engine, disconnect the cable from the throttle linkage.
2. Remove park/neutral position switch.
3. Remove valve body.





4. Remove throttle cable, as follows:
a. Remove the bolt and retaining plate.
b. Pull out the cable from the transaxle case.

INSTALLATION
1. Install cable into the transaxle case, as follows:
a. Make sure to push it in all the way.





b. Install the retaining plate and bolt.
2. Install valve body.
3. If throttle cable is new, stake the stopper or paint mark on the inner cable, as follows:

NOTE: New cables do not have a staked cable stopper.





a. Bend the cable so there is a radius of about 200 mm (7.87 inches).
b. Pull the inner cable lightly until a slight resistance is felt, and hold it there.
c. Stake the stopper, 0.8-1.5 mm (0.031-0.059 inches) from the end of outer cable.





4. Connect throttle cable to the engine, tightening it to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
5. Adjust throttle cable.
6. Install park/neutral position switch.
7. Test drive vehicle.