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For 1990-2009 cars only

Automatic Transmission Throttle Valve Cable Adjustment for Chevrolet Cavalier 1996

TV Cable Adjustment

  1. Depress and hold the readjustment tab.
  2. Pull the cable conduit out until the slider mechanism hits the stop.
  3. Release the button.
  4. Remove the floor mat.
  5. Firmly depress the accelerator pedal to the wide open throttle (WOT) position.
  6. Check that the cable moves freely. The cable may appear to function properly with the engine stopped and cold. Recheck the engine after the engine is hot.
  7. Road test the vehicle.