Removal Procedure
- Remove the left instrument
panel sound insulator. Refer to
Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side
Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Remove the accelerator cable (1) from the accelerator pedal (2).
- Remove the accelerator cable retainer (3).
- Squeeze accelerator cable cover tangs and push cable through dash
panel (bulkhead).
- Remove the accelerator
cable from the accelerator cable bracket. Note: Cruise throttle cam not shown.
- Hold the throttle valve
open completely.
- Push the accelerator cable (1) toward the intake manifold (2)
until released.
Important: Do Not kink accelerator cable. Do Not use a screwdriver or other sharp
tool for removing cable.
- Remove the accelerator cable at the throttle body lever (3).
- Remove the cable.
Installation Procedure
Notice: In order to prevent possible interference and damage, flexible components
(hoses, wires, conduits, etc.) must not be routed within 50 mm (2 in)
of moving parts, unless the routing is positively controlled.
Important: Accelerator cable must be routed through groove in throttle body lever
and seated securely.
- Hold the throttle valve
open completely.
- Push the accelerator cable (1) into the throttle body lever (2).
Notice: Route the accelerator cable through the groove in throttle body lever.
Securely seat the accelerator cable.
- Pull accelerator cable until a snap is heard, indicating that
the accelerator cable is seated.
- Open throttle valve.
- Disconnect and connect the cruise control cable the same way.
- Route the accelerator cable under brake master cylinder and through
the dash panel (bulkhead).
- Secure the retainer at the dash.
- Secure the cable at the accelerator pedal.
Important: Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating
accelerator pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal.
Throttle should operate freely without bind between full closed and wide
open throttle.
- Check for a complete throttle opening and closing positions.
- Install the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument
Panel, Gages, and Console.