For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove the accelerator cable (5) from the accelerator pedal (1).
- Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs and push the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.
- Remove the accelerator cable shield, if equipped.
- Remove the accelerator cable from the retaining clip.
- Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.
- Disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.
- Remove the accelerator cable from vehicle noting cable routing.
Installation Procedure
- Install accelerator cable into car using routing noted during removal
- Install the snap retainer through the bulkhead.
- Install the accelerator cable (5) through the slot in the accelerator pedal lever (1).
- Seat the snap retainer in the accelerator pedal lever.
- Connect the accelerator cable to the throttle body lever.
- Connect the accelerator cable to the accelerator cable bracket.
- Reinstall the accelerator cable into the retaining clip.
- Reinstall the accelerator cable shield, if equipped.
- Inspect and check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal.
- Inspect the throttle should operate freely, without binding, between full closed and wide open throttle.
- Reinstall the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
Notice: Do not route flexible components (hoses, wires, conduits, etc.) within 50 mm (2 in) of moving parts unless flexible components can be securely fastened. This is necessary in order to prevent possible interference and damage to the component.
