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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 289014  Size: SH
  1. Remove the injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 12287  Size: SH
  3. Remove the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement .
  4. Remove the accelerator controls cable (5) from the accelerator controls pedal (1).

  5. Object Number: 12262  Size: SH
  6. Squeeze the accelerator controls cable cover tangs.
  7. Push the accelerator controls cable through the bulkhead.

  8. Object Number: 12717  Size: SH
  9. Remove the accelerator controls cable from the retaining clips.

  10. Object Number: 291680  Size: SH
  11. Remove the accelerator controls cable (3) from the throttle body lever (1).
  12. Remove the accelerator controls cable (3) from the accelerator controls 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.

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


    Object Number: 12262  Size: SH
  1. Install the accelerator controls cable through the bulkhead.
  2. Install the snap retainer through the bulkhead.

  3. Object Number: 12287  Size: SH
  4. Install the accelerator controls cable (5) through the slot in the accelerator controls pedal lever (1).
  5. Seat the snap retainer in the accelerator controls pedal lever.
  6. Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator controls pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator controls pedal.

  7. Object Number: 291680  Size: SH
  8. Install the accelerator controls cable (3) to the throttle body lever (1).
  9. Install the accelerator controls cable (3) to the accelerator controls cable bracket (2).

  10. Object Number: 12717  Size: SH
  11. Install the accelerator controls cable into the retaining clips.
  12. Install the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement .

  13. Object Number: 289014  Size: SH
  14. Install the injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .