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Accelerator Control Cable: Installation

  1. Route the cable through the front of dash from the outside in, alongside the right strut tower, under the coolant surge tank, attach the integral retainer clip at the strut attachment bolt, and over to the throttle body bracket.
    NOTE: Make sure the cable is located in the lower retaining clip on the strut tower between the locating shoulders on the cable AND  the upper retaining clip on the cable is oriented on installation so the TOP  , molded on the clip, is visible.
  2. Push the cable through the front of dash to engage the tangs.
    NOTE: Whenever a throttle cable assembly is installed, make sure locking tangs are engaged to front of dash and the seal is properly installed. The cable should be installed so that the tangs are in a horizontal position to provide optimum sealing. Pull on the cable to insure the tangs are engaged.
  3. Connect the electrical harness to the low coolant sensor on the coolant surge tank.
  4. Locate the surge tank to its mount location assuring that the throttle cable is properly routed under and around the tank.
  5. Install surge tank resonator screws.

    Torque: 

    Surge Tank Attachment Bolts: 5 N.m (44 in-lbs) 

  6. Install the windshield washer bottle and the two retaining screws.

    Torque: 

    Washer Bottle Attachment Bolt: 4 N.m (35 in-lbs) 

  7. Install the accelerator cable to the throttle body support bracket assuring that the locking tangs engage.
  8. Install the PCV valve to the cam cover. Connect accelerator cable to throttle lever.
  9. Connect accelerator control cable to accelerator pedal assembly. Check accelerator control assembly for binding.
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