Throttle Cable Removal/Installation

Remove the throttle cable cover (see THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
Fully open the throttle link, then remove the throttle cable (A) from the throttle link (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Cable Of Throttle Link
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Remove the cable housing (C) from the cable bracket (D).
Remove the throttle cable (A) from the accelerator pedal (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Cable & Accelerator Pedal
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Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
Hold the cable, removing all slack from it.
Set the cable on the bracket (A).
Adjust the adjusting nut (B) so that its free play is 0 mm.
Position the adjusting nut on the other side of the bracket, then tighten the locknut (C).

Fig 3: Tightening Locknut With Torque Specifications
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Check the throttle cable free play (see step 2 on THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
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.