Accelerator Cable Check And Adjustment

Turn off air conditioning and all lights. Inspect and adjust at no load.
Start engine and allow to idle unit it reaches normal operating temperature.
Confirm the idle speed is at standard value.
Standard value:

700 +/- 100 r/min < 2.0L engine >

750 +/- 100 r/min < 2.4L engine >
Stop the engine [ignition switch: "LOCK" (OFF) position].
Confirm there are no sharp bends in the accelerator cable.
Check the inner cable for correct slack.
Standard value: 1.0 - 2.0 mm (0.04 - 0.08 inch)
If there is too much slack or no slack, adjust play by the following procedures. < 2.0L engine >
1. Loosen the adjusting bolt to release the cable.
2. Move the plate until the inner cable play is at the standard value, and then tighten the adjusting bolt to specified torque.
  Tightening torque: 5.0 +/- 1.0 N.m (44 +/- 9 in-lb)
Fig 1: Adjusting Bolt With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
If there is too much slack or no slack, adjust play by the following procedures. < 2.4L engine >
1. Loosen the look nut and fully close the throttle lever.
2. Tighten the adjusting nut until just before the throttle lever starts to move.
3. By loosening the adjusting nut one turn, the accelerator cable slack will be brought to the standard value.
4. Fix the adjusting nut with the look nut.
5. After adjusting, check that the throttle lever is touching the stopper.
Fig 2: Locating Lock Nut
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.