Throttle Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Left instrument panel sound insulator
2. Accelerator cable from the accelerator pedal.
3. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs and push the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.
4. Accelerator cable shield, if equipped.
5. Accelerator cable from the retaining clip.
6. Accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.
7. Accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.
8. Accelerator cable from the vehicle noting the cable routing for aid in installation.

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

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Accelerator cable into car using routing noted during removal.
2. Snap retainer through the bulkhead.
3. Accelerator cable through the slot in the accelerator pedal lever.
4. Seat the snap retainer in the accelerator pedal lever.
5. Accelerator cable to the throttle body lever.
6. Accelerator cable to the accelerator cable bracket.
7. Accelerator cable into the retaining clip.
8. Left instrument panel sound insulator.
9. Accelerator cable shield, if equipped.
10. Inspect and check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal.
11. Inspect the throttle should operate freely, without binding, between full closed and wide open throttle.