Accelerator Pedal: Service and Repair

Accelerator Control - Passenger Compartment:

NOTE: When performing service on the accelerator pedal, observe the following:

a. The mounting surface between the support and dash panel must be free of insulation. The carpet in the pedal and tunnel area must be positioned to lay flat and be free of wrinkles.
b. Slip the accelerator control cable through the slot in the rod and then install the retainer rod, being sure it is seated. Care must be utilized in pressing the retainer into the hole in the rod to assure the cable is not kinked or damaged in any way.
c. After securing, all components of the accelerator linkage must operate freely without bind between full-closed throttle and wide-open throttle.
d. Wires, hoses, cables or other obstructions must not be placed within 13mm (1/2 inch) of cable or rod at any point in their travel.

Accelerator Controls - Engine Compartment:

REMOVAL:

1. Remove the lower instrument panel trim screws, retaining clip and lower instrument panel trim.
2. Remove the accelerator cable from the accelerator pedal.
3. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs and push the cable through the dash panel (bulkhead).

CAUTION: The throttle body cam is made of plastic and is spring loaded. Care should be taken not to damage the accelerator cable cam on the throttle body when removing the cable.

4. Remove the air cleaner duct.
5. Turn the throttle body accelerator cam counterclockwise and hold.
^ Remove the cruise control cable end slug from the idler pulley.
^ Remove the accelerator control cable end slug from the idler pulley.
6. Slide the cruise control/accelerator control cables from the cable bracket, after disengaging the locking tabs.

INSTALLATION:

NOTE: 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.
^ Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal. The throttle should operate freely without binding between full closed and wide open throttle.
2. Apply a heavy bodied sealer around the accelerator cable at the engine compartment side of the dash panel (bulkhead).