RAM 2500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z (1997)
Throttle Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair
Fig 42 Accelerator Pedal 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 accelerator pedal.
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Remove plastic cable retainer and throttle cable core wire from upper end of pedal arm (Fig. 42).
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Plastic cable retainer snaps into pedal arm.
2. Remove the cable core wire at the pedal arm.
3. From inside the vehicle, pinch both sides of the cable housing retainer at the dash panel (Fig. 42).
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Remove cable housing from dash panel and pull into the engine compartment.
4. Remove engine cover.
5. Remove the air cleaner housing.
6. Operate the throttle body lever (by hand) to the full open throttle position. Slip the cable end rearward from pin on throttle lever (Fig. 44).
Fig 45 Cable Release Tab -- Typical
7. Remove cable housing at throttle body mounting bracket by pressing forward on release tab with a small screwdriver (Fig. 45).
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To prevent cable housing breakage, press on the tab only enough to release the cable from the bracket.
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Lift the cable housing straight up from bracket while pressing on release tab.
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Remove cable housing.
