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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Control Cable Bracket View
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  1. Route the accelerator control cable (2) through the accelerator control cable bracket (1).
  2. Press the accelerator control cable tabs (2) into the accelerator control bracket (1).

    Ensure the tangs expand and properly seat.

  3. Install the control cable lug (3) to the throttle body cam.
  4. Fig 2: Identifying Accelerator Control Cable
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  5. Connect the accelerator control cable (2) to the support clip (1).
  6. Fig 3: Identifying Cruise Control Cable
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  7. Install the cruise control cable (2), if applicable.
  8. Fig 4: Exploded View Of Accelerator Control Cable
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  9. Install the cable (1) to the pedal lever assembly. Ensure the tangs are fully expanded and seated.
  10. Slip the accelerator cable through the slot in the rod of the accelerator pedal and install the retainer in the rod. Ensure the retainer is seated.
  11. Ensure the cable is completely seated in the throttle cam past the retaining clips.
  12. IMPORTANT: Flexible components, hoses, wires, conduits, must not be routed within 50 mm (2.0 in) of the moving parts of the accelerator linkage outboard support unless the routing is positively controlled.
  13. Inspect for the correct opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Make sure that the throttle valve reaches wide open throttle (WOT) position. If not, inspect for damaged or a bent bracket or lever
  14. Install the left sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.