1. Remove the injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical.



2. Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.
3. Remove the accelerator cable (5) from the accelerator pedal (1).



4. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs.
5. Push the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.



6. Remove the accelerator cable from the retaining clip.



7. Remove the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.



8. Remove the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.

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.

1. Install the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.
2. Install the snap retainer through the bulkhead.



3. Install the accelerator cable (5) through the slot in the accelerator pedal lever (1).
4. Seat the snap retainer in the accelerator pedal lever.
5. Test for complete throttle opening and closing by operating the accelerator pedal. Also inspect for proper carpet fit under the accelerator pedal.



6. Install the accelerator cable to the throttle body lever.



7. Install the accelerator cable to the accelerator cable bracket.



8. Install the accelerator cable into the retaining clip.
9. Install the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.



10. Install the injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical.