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Throttle Cable Removal/Installation

  1. Remove the throttle cable cover (see THROTTLE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
  2. Fully open the throttle valve, then remove the throttle cable (A) from the throttle link (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Throttle Cable From Throttle Link And Cable Housing From The Cable Bracket
    G03674302Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the cable housing (C) from the cable bracket (D).
  4. Remove the throttle cable (A) from the accelerator cable (B).
    Fig 2: Removing Throttle Cable From Accelerator Cable
    G03674303Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal.
  6. Hold the cable, removing all slack from it.
  7. Set the cable on the bracket (A).

    Turn the adjusting nut (B) until its free play is 0 mm.

    Fig 3: Turning Adjusting Nut Until Its Free Play With Torque Specifications
    G03674304Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Position the adjusting nut on the other side of the bracket (A), then tighten the locknut (C).
  9. Check the throttle cable free play (see THROTTLE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
  10. With the cable properly adjusted, check the throttle link to be sure it opens fully when you push the accelerator pedal to the floor. Also check the throttle link to be sure it returns whenever you release the accelerator pedal.