Throttle Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair

Fig 42 Accelerator Pedal Removal/Installation:

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or kink the cable core wire (within the cable sheathing) while servicing accelerator pedal or cables.

REMOVAL
1. From inside the vehicle, hold up accelerator pedal.
- Remove plastic cable retainer and throttle cable core wire from upper end of pedal arm (Fig. 42).
- Plastic cable retainer snaps into pedal arm.
2. Remove the cable core wire at the pedal arm.
3. From inside the vehicle, pinch both sides of the cable housing retainer at the dash panel (Fig. 42).
- Remove cable housing from dash panel and pull into the engine compartment.
4. Remove engine cover.
5. Remove the air cleaner housing.
6. Operate the throttle body lever (by hand) to the full open throttle position. Slip the cable end rearward from pin on throttle lever (Fig. 44).

Fig 45 Cable Release Tab -- Typical:

7. Remove cable housing at throttle body mounting bracket by pressing forward on release tab with a small screwdriver (Fig. 45).
- To prevent cable housing breakage, press on the tab only enough to release the cable from the bracket.
- Lift the cable housing straight up from bracket while pressing on release tab.
- Remove cable housing.
8. Remove cable from vehicle.

Fig 44 Throttle Cable At Throttle Body -- Typical:

INSTALLATION
1. Snap the cable end onto lever pin (Fig. 44). On models with V-8 engines, be sure cable is routed under plastic cam (Fig. 44).
2. Connect cable to throttle body mounting bracket (push down and lock).
3. Install the remaining cable housing end into the dash panel opening (snaps into position).

Fig 43 Index Tab And Slot:

4. Install the ball end of the cable wire through the hole in the pedal arm.
- Install the plastic cable retainer.
- The plastic retainer is snapped into the pedal arm.
- When installing the retainer to the accelerator pedal arm, note the index tab on the pedal arm (Fig. 43).
- Align the index slot (Fig. 43) on the plastic retainer to this index tab.
5. Operate and test the throttle before starting engine.
6. Install air cleaner housing.
7. Install engine cover.