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Accelerator Controls Cable

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 12816  Size: SH
  1. Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Remove the accelerator cable from the accelerator pedal.
  3. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs and push the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.
  4. Remove the accelerator cable shield, if equipped.
  5. Remove the accelerator cable from the retaining clip.
  6. Remove the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.
  7. Remove the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 12816  Size: SH

    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.

  1. Install the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.
  2. Install the snap retainer through the bulkhead.
  3. Install the accelerator cable through the slot in the accelerator pedal lever.
  4. Seat the snap retainer in the accelerator pedal lever.
  5. Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal.
  6. The throttle should operate freely, without binding, between full closed and wide open throttle.
  7. Install the accelerator cable to the throttle body lever.
  8. Install the accelerator cable to the accelerator cable bracket.
  9. Install the accelerator cable into the retaining clip.
  10. Install the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  11. Install the accelerator cable shield, if equipped.

Accelerator Controls Pedal

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the accelerator pedal pivot pin.
  2. Remove the accelerator pedal from the accelerator pedal lever.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the accelerator pedal and spring to the accelerator pedal lever.
  2. Install the accelerator pedal pivot pin.
  3. • Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal.
    • The throttle should operate freely without binding between full closed and wide open throttle.