Accelerator and Cable Replacement/Repair

Accelerator Control Cable - Passenger Compartment:

Accelerator Controls - Engine Compartment:

Removal

1. Remove lower instrument panel trim attaching screws (5) and clip. Partially drop lower instrument panel trim and disconnect courtesy light.
2. Remove accelerator cable from accelerator pedal.
3. Squeeze accelerator cable cover tangs and push cable through dash panel (bulkhead).
4. Remove air cleaner assembly.
5. Remove accelerator cable retaining clip and accelerator cable from throttle lever.
6. Squeeze and push accelerator cable retaining tangs (2) at throttle body bracket and remove accelerator cable.

Installation

NOTICE:
- Use care when pressing the retainer into hole in rod to ensure that the cable is not kinked or damaged in any way.
- 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.
- Wire, hoses, cables or other obstructions must not be placed within 13 mm (1/2") of cable or rod at any point in their travel.

1. Reverse removal procedure to install.
2. Check for complete throttle opening and closing by operating accelerator pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal. Throttle should operate freely without binding between full closed and wide open throttle.
3. Apply heavy bodied sealer around accelerator cable at engine compartment side of dash panel (bulkhead).