Throttle Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair

Throttle Control Cable At Accelerator Pedal:

ACCELERATOR PEDAL

REMOVAL:

1. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator pedal.
2. Disconnect the pedal retainer and spring from the lever.

INSTALLATION:

^ The mounting surface between the support and dash panel must be free of insulation. The carpet and padding in the pedal area must be positioned to lay flat and be free of wrinkles and bunches.

1. Install the accelerator pedal, pedal retainer, and spring.
2. Connect the accelerator on the accelerator pedal.
3. Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Also check for proper carpet fit under the accelerator pedal.
4. The throttle should operate freely without binding between full closed and wide open throttle.

Cable Routing:

THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

REMOVAL:

1. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator pedal.
2. Remove the accelerator cable retainer.
3. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs and push the cable through the dash panel.
4. Remove the accelerator cable retaining clip and the accelerator cable.
5. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs and push the cable through the accelerator cable bracket.

INSTALLATION:

CAUTION: To prevent possible interference, flexible components (hoses, wires, conduits, etc.) must not be routed within 50 mm (2") of moving parts unless routing is positively controlled.

1. Reverse the removal procedure.
2. Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. The throttle should operate freely without bind between full closed and wide open throttle.