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Accelerator Cable: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  2. Remove the windshield and wiper arm assembly.
  3. Remove the plenum chamber finisher, refer to COWL PANEL GRILLE .
  4. Disconnect the throttle cable from the electronic throttle assembly quadrant.
    • Rotate the throttle quadrant to release the cable. (1)
    • Disconnect the throttle cable from the electronic throttle assembly quadrant. (2)
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Throttle Cable From Electronic Throttle Assembly Quadrant
      G03176460Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  5. Displace the outer cable from the abutment bracket.
    • Cut the retaining strap. (1)
    • Displace the outer cable from the abutment bracket. (2)
      Fig 2: Displacing Outer Cable From Abutment Bracket
      G03176461Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  6. Release the grommet from the plenum chamber closing plate and route the cable/grommet through the aperture.
    Fig 3: Releasing Grommet From Plenum Chamber Closing Plate
    G03176462Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  7. Remove the throttle cable from the bulkhead retaining clip.
    Fig 4: Removing Throttle Cable From Bulkhead Retaining Clip
    G03176463Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  8. Route the throttle cable through the water deflector bracket.
    Fig 5: Routing Throttle Cable Through Water Deflector Bracket
    G03176464Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  9. Ensure the drivers seat is fully rearward.
  10. Remove the A-Pillar lower trim pad.
  11. Disconnect the throttle cable from the pedal.
    • Remove the throttle cable split pin.
    • Remove the throttle cable retaining sleeve.
    • Disconnect the throttle cable.
      Fig 6: Disconnecting Throttle Cable From Pedal
      G03176465Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  12. From under the hood, remove the cable from the vehicle.