A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AUX) (2001)
Throttle Cable/Linkage: Adjustments
CAUTION!
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The accelerator pedal cable is easily damaged (kinked) and therefore must be handled carefully.
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A slight kink can lead to cable failure while the vehicle is being driven.
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A KINKED CABLE MUST NOT BE INSTALLED.
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When installing the cable, make sure that it is aligned between it's supporting mounts and attachment points.
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Cable attached at pedal and throttle body
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Cable sleeve not secured by locking clip
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Insert spacer between accelerator pedal and stop bolt, and attach with electrical tape.
Dimension -a- = 15 mm (19/32 in.)
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Depress accelerator pedal to wide open throttle position.
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Pull back accelerator pedal cable sleeve until lever on throttle body is resting against wide open throttle stop. Insert locking clip between thrust
plate and cable sleeve.
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Remove spacer at throttle pedal.
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Check kick down switch.