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Accelerator Control Cable Replacement Domestic

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 104758  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the accelerator control cable (2) from the accelerator controls bracket (3).

  2. Object Number: 154786  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the accelerator control cable (3) from the throttle body lever (2).

  4. Object Number: 104758  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the accelerator control cable (2) at the retainer (1) on the dash panel (bulkhead).

  6. Object Number: 104650  Size: SH
  7. Squeeze the accelerator control cable (1) cover tangs and push the accelerator control cable through dash panel (bulkhead).
  8. Remove the left closeout insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

  9. Object Number: 154846  Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the accelerator control cable (1) at the accelerator controls pedal (3).
  11. Remove the accelerator control 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.


    Object Number: 154786  Size: SH
  1. Install the accelerator control cable (3) at the throttle body lever (2).
  2. Important: Accelerator control cable must be routed through groove in throttle body lever and seated securely.

  3. Install the accelerator control cable (3) at the accelerator controls cable bracket (1).

  4. Object Number: 104758  Size: SH
  5. Route the accelerator control cable (2) over the brake master cylinder and through the dash.
  6. Secure the accelerator control cable (2) at the retainer (1) on the dash (bulkhead).

  7. Object Number: 154846  Size: SH

    Important: Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating accelerator controls pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator controls pedal. Throttle should operate freely without bind between full closed and wide open throttle.

  8. Install the accelerator control cable (1) at accelerator controls pedal (3).
  9. Remove the left closeout insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Accelerator Control Cable Replacement Export

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 154786  Size: SH
  1. Remove the accelerator controls cable (3) from the throttle body bracket (1).
  2. Remove the accelerator controls cable (3) from the throttle body lever (2).

  3. Object Number: 104758  Size: SH
  4. Remove the accelerator controls cable (2) from the bulkhead retainer (1).

  5. Object Number: 305034  Size: SH
  6. Remove the accelerator controls cable (1) from the engine compartment.

  7. Object Number: 302599  Size: SH
  8. Remove the right closeout/insulator panel replacement. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  9. Remove the accelerator controls cable (1) from the accelerator controls pedal (3).
  10. Remove the accelerator controls cable to bulkhead seal.
  11. Remove the accelerator controls cable (1) from the bulkhead and from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 302599  Size: SH

    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.

  1. Install the accelerator controls cable (1) to the vehicle and to the bulkhead.
  2. Install the accelerator controls cable to bulkhead seal.
  3. Install the accelerator controls cable (1) to the accelerator controls pedal assembly (3).
  4. Install the right closeout/insulator panel replacement. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

  5. Object Number: 104758  Size: SH
  6. Route the accelerator controls cable (2) through the engine compartment.
  7. Install the accelerator controls cable (2) to the bulkhead retainer (1).

  8. Object Number: 154786  Size: SH

    Important: The accelerator controls cable must be routed through groove in throttle body lever and seated securely.

  9. Install the accelerator controls cable (3) to the throttle body lever (2).
  10. Install the accelerator controls cable (3) to the throttle body bracket (1).
  11. Important: Inspect for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator controls pedal. Inspect for poor carpet fit under the accelerator controls pedal. Throttle should operate freely without binding between full closed and wide open throttle.

  12. Inspect the accelerator control cable for proper operation.