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.
- Install the accelerator control cable (1) through the bulkhead.
- Install the snap retainer through the bulkhead.
- Install the accelerator control cable (1) through the slot in the accelerator pedal lever (2).
- Assemble the dash panel insulator retainer to accelerator control cable.
- Push (from the passenger compartment) the retainer over cable lever end fitting and up cable until the retainer snaps onto flange of cable dash fitting.IMPORTANT: Retainer will fit flush to dash mat.
- Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal.
- Install the accelerator control cable (2) to the throttle body lever (3).
- Install the accelerator control (1) cable to the accelerator cable bracket (2).
- Install the accelerator control cable (1) to the right slot on top of washer bottle (3).
- Install the accelerator control cable (1) to the retaining clip (2).
- Install the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
IMPORTANT:
Cable end fitting will snap into position and fit flush against accelerator control pedal lever.
IMPORTANT:
The throttle should operate freely, without binding, between full closed and wide open throttle (WOT).
Fig 3: Removing/Installing Accelerator Control Cable At Accelerator Control Bracket & Throttle Body Lever
IMPORTANT:
Assure that the cable is under the hook (1) in the throttle body lever.