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Detent/T.V. Cable Adjust

NOTE: On vehicles equipped with diesel engine, remove the injection pump rod from throttle lever before adjusting cable.








1. Depress and hold metal lock tab.

2. Move slider back through fitting in direction away from throttle idler lever until slider stops against fitting, then release lock tab.

3. On 1987-88 Calais with 4-151 /2.5L engine, press accelerator pedal to full travel, to set automatic cable adjuster on cable to correct setting, then release throttle idler lever or accelerator pedal.
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