RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1997)
Throttle Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair
Fig. 37 Cable Removal/Installation
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or kink the cable core wire (within the cable sheathing) while servicing accelerator pedal or cables.
REMOVAL
1. From inside the vehicle. hold up the accelerator pedal.
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Remove the plastic cable retainer and throttle cable core wire from upper end of pedal.
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The plastic cable retainer snaps into pedal the arm.
2. Remove the cable core wire at the pedal arm.
3. Remove the air cleaner housing.
4. From inside the vehicle. pinch both sides of the plastic cable housing retainer tabs at the dash panel.
5. Remove cable housing from dash panel and pull the cable into the engine compartment.
6. Disconnect the cable from the routing/holddown clip at the radiator fan shroud.
7. Slip the cable end rearward from pin on throttle body.