Throttle Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair
ACCELERATOR CONTROLS CABLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the accelerator control cable (1) from the accelerator pedal (2).
2. Push the accelerator control cable through the bulkhead grommet.
3. Disconnect the accelerator control cable (1) from the throttle lever (2) by loosening the cable locknut and the adjusting nut.
4. Remove the accelerator control cable (1) from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect the accelerator control cable (1) to the throttle lever (2).
2. Secure the accelerator control cable with the cable locknut and the adjusting nut. Do not tighten fully.
3. Push the accelerator control cable through the bulkhead grommet.
4. Connect the accelerator control cable (1) to the accelerator pedal (2).
ADJUSTMENT FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION M/T
1. Inspect the accelerator control cable for 10 to 15 mm (0.4 to 0.6 in) of end play.
2. Loosen the adjusting nut and the cable locknut at the throttle body unit.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. With the throttle pedal fully depressed, check the clearance (2) between the throttle lever (3) and throttle body hard stop (1). The clearance should be: 0.5-2.0 mm (0.02-0.07 in).
Tighten
Tighten the accelerator cable locknut adjusting nut to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
ADJUSTMENT FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION A/T
1. Inspect the accelerator control cable for 10 to 15 mm (0.4 to 0.6 in) of end play.
2. Loosen the adjusting nut and the cable locknut at the throttle body unit.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. With the throttle pedal fully depressed, check the clearance (3) between the cable stop (1) and the cable housing (2). The clearance should be 0.8-1.5 mm (0.03-0.06 in).
Tighten
Tighten the accelerator cable locknut adjusting nut to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).