Civic CVCC L4-1488cc 1.5L EW1, EW3 (1985)
Fig. 2 Throttle control cable bracket adjustment. Exc. 1986-88 Accord w/fuel injected engine
THROTTLE CABLE BRACKET
1.
Disconnect throttle control cable from bracket and control lever on transaxle.
2.
Bend down tabs on locking plate and loosen bracket retaining bolts, Fig. 2.
3.
Position adjusting tool between bracket and throttle control lever as shown in Fig. 2. Tool 07974-6890300 is designed to provide 83.5 mm
(3.287 inches) clearance between throttle control lever and cable bracket when tool is installed as shown in Fig. 2.
4.
Position bracket so that there is no binding between bracket and adjusting tool, then tighten retaining bolts while holding position of bracket.
5.
Remove adjusting tool and bend locking tabs against retaining bolt heads.
THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
Prior to adjusting throttle control cable, ensure accelerator cable, carburetor idle speed and control cable are properly adjusted.
Fig. 4 Throttle control cable adjustment. Civic & CRX w/carbureted engine
1.
Run engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, then stop engine.
2.
Disconnect throttle control cable from throttle control lever and bracket.
3.
Disconnect vacuum line from dash pot and apply constant vacuum to dash pot using a suitable pump.
4.
Attach a weight of approximately 2.6 lbs. to accelerator pedal, then raise and release pedal to allow weight to remove slack from accelerator cable.
5.
Secure throttle control cable with clamps as shown in Fig. 4, and lay end of cable over battery.
