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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Accelerator Cable & Components
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  1. Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  2. Remove the accelerator cable (5) from the accelerator pedal (1).
  3. Install a piece of mechanics wire to the accelerator cable to aid in the installation of the new cable.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Accelerator Cable Through Bulkhead
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  5. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs and push the accelerator cable through the cowl.
  6. Fig 3: Identifying Throttle Cable Bracket With Cables
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  7. Remove the accelerator cable shield, if equipped.
  8. Remove the accelerator cable from the retaining clip.
  9. Remove the cruise control cable from the throttle body lever.
  10. Remove the cruise control cable from the accelerator cable bracket.
  11. Remove the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.
  12. Remove the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.
  13. IMPORTANT: Note the routing of the accelerator controls cable for removal.
    Fig 4: Identifying Accelerator Cables
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  14. Remove the mechanics wire from the cable and remove the cable.