RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
Throttle Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
The Throttle Control Cable on the 5.7L V-8 engine connects the accelerator pedal to the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (APPS). A separate
mechanical cable is not routed to the throttle body.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or kink cable core wire (within cable sheathing) while servicing accelerator pedal, cables or APPS.
1. From inside vehicle, hold up accelerator pedal. Remove plastic cable retainer and throttle cable core wire from upper end of pedal arm. The plastic
cable retainer snaps into pedal arm.
2. Remove cable core wire at pedal arm.
3. Remove APPS. Refer to Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (APPS) Removal/Installation.
4. From inside vehicle, remove cable clip.
5. Remove cable housing from dash panel and pull cable into engine compartment.
6. Remove cable housing at APPS bracket by pressing on release tab with a small screwdriver. To prevent cable housing breakage, press on tab only
enough to release cable from APPS bracket.
INSTALLATION
1. Attach cable to Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (APPS). Refer to APPS Removal / Installation.
2. Push cable housing into rubber grommet and through opening in dash panel.
3. From inside vehicle, install clip holding cable to dashpanel.
4. From inside vehicle, slide throttle cable core wire into opening in top of pedal arm.
5. Push cable retainer (clip) into pedal arm opening until it snaps in place.
6. Before starting engine, operate accelerator pedal to check for any binding.
7. If necessary, use DRB III(R) Scan Tool to erase any APPS Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) from PCM.
