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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Top Engine Cover
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  1. Remove the engine sight shield.
  2. Fig 2: View Of Accelerator/Throttle Cable
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  3. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.
  4. Fig 3: Locating Accelerator Control Cable and Cruise Control Cable
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  5. Remove the accelerator cable from the cable bracket.
  6. Fig 4: View Of Accelerator Cable At Engine Sight Shield Mounting Bracket
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  7. Unclip the accelerator cable from the engine sight shield mounting bracket.
  8. Fig 5: View Of Accelerator Cable Tangs, Pedal Lever & Cable Retainer
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  9. Remove the left instrument panel (IP) insulator.
  10. Disconnect the accelerator cable retainer (3) from the accelerator pedal lever (2).
  11. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs (1) and push the cable through the dash panel.
  12. Remove the accelerator cable.