Replacing Throttle Cable

Replacing the throttle cable

General




- The throttle cable must never be bent at any point
- The mechanical cable must be completely in line with the cable sleeve when the throttle is completely closed
- Adjust the cable and sleeve if they are not correctly aligned by bending the cable sleeve mounting
- When the accelerator pedal (AP) is depressed and released the cable must run straight in and out of the cable sleeve
- If necessary, this can be adjusted by bending the accelerator pedal (AP) arm on the mechanical cable side.
When installing a new accelerator pedal (AP) the accelerator pedal (AP) pivot bearing must be lubricated with grease.

Removing the throttle cable

Note! Automatic transmissions:The kickdown switch is integrated in the throttle cable from and including model year 98 onwards.





Remove from the engine compartment:
- the engine cover above the throttle body (TB)
- the cable with the throttle in the wide open position
- the circlip (A). Remove the cable sleeve from the cable mounting
- Automatic transmission from model year 98:
the connector from the kickdown switch.

Remove from the passenger compartment:
- the lower dashboard.

Note! Remove the vacuum unit from cars with cruise control.

- press in the cable (B). Remove the throttle cable from the pedal
- the throttle cable from the firewall by press in the clips (C), first on one side and then on the other
- remove the cable.

Installing the throttle cable





Engine compartment:
- check the rubber on the cable
- insert the throttle cable through the cowl panel. Press it until it clicks.

The passenger compartment:
- connect the cable to the pedal. Ensure that the lock engages
Note! Cars with cruise control: Install the vacuum unit.

- install the lower dashboard.

Engine compartment:
- Automatic transmission: install the connector for the kickdown switch
- install the cable sleeve on the cable mounting. Snap the clamp (B) into place
- connect the cable to the throttle body (TB).

Checking and adjusting the throttle pulley and throttle cable
See Control bobbin and accelerator cable, check/adjust Adjustments.