Civic CX Hatchback L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC MFI (1997)
Throttle Cable: Service and Repair
Installation
1.6L SOHC VTEC-E, 1.6L SOHC VTEC, 1.6L SOHC Non-VTEC:
1.6L SOHC VTEC-E, 1.6L SOHC VTEC
1.6L SOHC Non-VTEC
1. Open the throttle valve fully, then install the throttle cable in the throttle linkage, and install the cable housing in the cable bracket.
2. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
3. Hold the cable sheath, removing all slack from the cable.
4. Set the locknut on the cable bracket. Adjust the adjusting nut so that its free play is 0 mm.
1.6L SOHC VTEC-E, 1.6L SOHC VTEC