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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Locating Accelerator Cable Components
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  1. Install the accelerator cable (1) through the bulkhead (4).
  2. Install the accelerator cable panel insulator retainer (2) on the accelerator cable (1).
    3. Fig 2: Installing Accelerator Cable To Accelerator Pedal
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  3. Install the accelerator cable to the accelerator pedal (2).
    4. Fig 3: Locating Accelerator Cable Bracket Clip
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  4. Connect the accelerator cable (1) to the bracket clip (2).
    5. Fig 4: Identifying Accelerator Cable/Throttle Body Lever
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  5. Install the accelerator cable onto the throttle body.
  6. Ensure that the cable is fully seated in the pulley groove. The cable must not lie outside of the hook tab.
    7. Fig 5: View Of Accelerator Control Cable Bracket
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  7. Install the accelerator cable to the accelerator cable control bracket.
    8. Fig 6: View Of Cable Routing Bracket
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  8. Install the accelerator cable to the cable routing bracket.
  9. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
    10. IMPORTANT: The accelerator pedal should operate freely without binding between closed and wide open throttle.
  10. Use the following procedure in order to inspect the accelerator pedal operation.
    1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
    2. Using a scan tool, observe the parameter for the throttle position (TP) sensor.
    3. Depress the accelerator pedal to the floor.
    4. Release the accelerator pedal.
    5. Verify the throttle position has gone from 0 percent to 100 percent and back to 0 percent.
  11. Install the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
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