RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
Fig. 6 Throttle Cable At Throttle Body - 5.9L
7. Slip the cable end rearward from pin on throttle body (Fig. 6).
Fig. 7 Cable Release - 5.9L
8. Remove cable housing at throttle body mounting bracket by pressing on release tab with a small screwdriver (Fig. 7). To prevent cable housing
breakage, press on the tab only enough to release the cable from the bracket. Lift the cable housing straight up from bracket while pressing on
release tab. Remove throttle cable from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Slide accelerator cable plastic mount into throttle body mounting bracket. Continue sliding until release tab (Fig. 7) is aligned to hole in mounting
bracket.
2. Hold throttle in wide open position. While held in this position, slide throttle cable pin into throttle body bellcrank.
3. Push cable housing into rubber grommet and through opening in dash panel.
4. From inside vehicle, install metal clip holding cable to dashpanel (Fig. 1).
5. From inside vehicle, slide throttle cable core wire into opening (slot) in top of pedal arm.
6. Push plastic cable retainer (clip) into pedal arm opening until it snaps in place.
7. Install air resonator tube to throttle body.
8. Before starting engine operate accelerator pedal to check for any binding.
