Accelerator Controls Cable Replacement

ACCELERATOR CONTROLS CABLE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
2. Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator.




3. Remove the accelerator cable (5) from the accelerator pedal (1).




4. Attach a piece of mechanics wire to aid in the installation of the new cable.
5. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs and push the accelerator cable through the cowl.




6. Remove the accelerator cable from both retaining clips.




7. Remove the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.




8. Remove the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.

IMPORTANT: Note the routing of the accelerator cable for removal.




9. Remove the piece of mechanics wire from the cable.
10. Remove the accelerator cable from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: Do not route flexible components (hoses, wires, conduits, etc.) within 50 mm (2 in) of moving parts unless flexible components can be securely fastened. This is necessary in order to prevent possible interference and damage to the component.




1. Attach the mechanics wire to the new cable.
2. Install the accelerator cable to vehicle using the routing verified during removal.




3. Install the accelerator cable through the cowl.




4. Remove the mechanics wire from the cable.
5. Install the accelerator cable (5) to the accelerator pedal lever (1).




6. Install the accelerator cable to the throttle body lever.




7. Install the accelerator cable to the accelerator cable bracket.




8. Install the accelerator cable to the retaining clips.
9. Inspect for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Inspect for proper carpet fit under the accelerator pedal.
10. Install the left instrument panel sound insulator.
11. Install the fuel injector sight shield.