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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

  2. Object Number: 65171  Size: SH
  3. Remove the accelerator control cable (1) from the accelerator pedal (2) lever.

  4. Object Number: 65179  Size: SH
  5. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs and push the accelerator cable (1) through the bulkhead.

  6. Object Number: 65183  Size: SH
  7. Remove the accelerator control cable (1) from the retaining clip (2).
  8. Remove the accelerator control cable (1) from the right slot on top of washer bottle (3).

  9. Object Number: 179148  Size: SH
  10. Remove the accelerator cable (2) from the throttle body lever (3).

  11. Object Number: 179152  Size: SH
  12. Remove the accelerator cable (1) from the accelerator control cable bracket (2).

Installation Procedure

Notice: Do not route flexible components (hoses, wires, conduits, etc.) within 50 mm (2 in) of moving parts unless flexible components can be securely fastened. This is necessary in order to prevent possible interference and damage to the component.


    Object Number: 65179  Size: SH
  1. Install the accelerator control cable (1) through the bulkhead.
  2. Install the snap retainer through the bulkhead.

  3. Object Number: 65171  Size: SH
  4. Install the accelerator control cable (1) through the slot in the accelerator pedal lever (2).
  5. Important: Cable end fitting will snap into position and fit flush against accelerator control pedal lever.

  6. Assemble the dash panel insulator retainer to accelerator control cable.
  7. Push (from the passenger compartment) the retainer over cable lever end fitting and up cable until the retainer snaps onto flange of cable dash fitting.
  8. Important: Retainer will fit flush to dash mat.

    Important: The throttle should operate freely, without binding, between full closed and wide open throttle (WOT).

  9. Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal.

  10. Object Number: 179148  Size: SH

    Important: Assure that the cable is under the hook (1) in the throttle body lever.

  11. Install the accelerator control cable (2) to the throttle body lever (3).

  12. Object Number: 179152  Size: SH
  13. Install the accelerator control (1) cable to the accelerator cable bracket (2).

  14. Object Number: 65183  Size: SH
  15. Install the accelerator control cable (1) to the right slot on top of washer bottle (3).
  16. Install the accelerator control cable (1) to the retaining clip (2).
  17. Install the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.