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Accelerator Cable Underhood

ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE

Remove or Disconnect:

1.

Left sound insulator.

2.

Release cable retainer from lever assembly.

3.

Depress cable tangs and push forward toward engine compartment.

4.

Clip from throttle lever.

5.

Depress tangs on cable trough cable bracket.

Install or Connect:

1.

Route cable through cable bracket.

2.

Press cable upward through bracket making sure tangs expand and properly seat.

3.

Route cable through cowl.

4.

Slip accelerator cable through slot in rod and then install retainer in rod, being sure it is seated.

Inspect:

Check for correct opening and closing positions by operating accelerator pedal. Make sure that the throttle valve reaches wide-open throttle position. If it
does not, inspect for damaged or bent brackets, levers, or other components; or, for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal.

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