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For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 243925  Size: SH
  1. Measure the accelerator pedal for 2-7 mm (0.08-0.27 in) of free-play with the throttle closed. If the measured free-play is within the specified value go to Step 7.

  2. Object Number: 243924  Size: SH
  3. Loosen the accelerator control cable locknut (1).
  4. Turn the accelerator control cable adjusting nut (2) until there are 2-7 mm (0.08-0.27 in) of free-play at the accelerator pedal.
  5. Tighten the accelerator control cable locknut (1) after the adjustment is set.
  6. Measure the accelerator pedal free-play for the specified value in Step 1.
  7. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 until the accelerator pedal free-play is within the specified value.

  8. Object Number: 243930  Size: SH
  9. Depress the accelerator pedal to the floor.
  10. Measure the distance between the throttle lever (1) and the throttle stop (2) with a feeler gauge for 0.5-2.0 mm (0.02-0.07 in) of clearance. If the measured clearance is within the specified value go to Step 10.

  11. Object Number: 243939  Size: SH
  12. Adjust the height of the pedal stopper bolt (1) in order to obtain the specified clearance at the throttle stop.
  13. Operate the accelerator control cable from inside the vehicle with the engine OFF to verify that the throttle movement is smooth and not binding.