For 1990-2009 cars

## Accelerator Control Cable Replacement Right Hand Drive

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve from the cam cover and rotate it up and away from the throttle cable.
2. Release the accelerator control cable from the throttle lever.
3. Release the cable retainer locking tangs from the accelerator control cable bracket.
4. Release the accelerator control cable from the accelerator pedal assembly.
5. Release the cable retainer locking tangs from the dash panel. Use a wrench to aid in depressing the throttle cable retaining tabs.

• | Front of dash (1)

• | The view illustrates the throttle cable in the installed position.

6. Remove both coolant surge tank retainer screws.
7. Move the windshield washer fluid bottle off to the side.
8. Lift the coolant surge tank up and out of its locating holes and disconnect the electrical harness from the low coolant sensor.
9. Remove the accelerator cable retaining clip from the right front suspension strut attachment bolt.
10. Remove the retaining clip at the right strut tower, replacement accelerator cable assembly is supplied with a new retainer clip.
11. Remove the cable from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

Important: Ensure the cable is located in the lower retaining clip on the strut tower between the locating shoulders on the cable AND the upper retaining clip on the cable is oriented on installation so the TOP, molded on the clip, is visible.

1. Route the cable through the front of dash from the outside in, alongside the right strut tower, under the coolant surge tank, attach the integral retainer clip at the strut attachment bolt, and over to the throttle body bracket.
2. Push the cable through the front of dash to engage the tangs.

Notice: Whenever a throttle cable assembly is installed, make sure the locking tangs are engaged to the front of dash and the seal is properly installed. The cable should be installed so that the tangs are in a horizontal position to provide optimum sealing. Pull on the cable to ensure the tangs are engaged.

3. Connect the electrical harness to the low coolant sensor on the coolant surge tank.
4. Locate the surge tank to its mount location assuring that the throttle cable is properly routed under and around the tank.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

5. Install surge tank resonator screws.

Tighten
Tighten the surge tank attachment bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

6. Install the windshield washer bottle and the 2 retaining screws.

Tighten
Tighten the washer bottle attachment bolt to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

7. Install the accelerator cable to the throttle body support bracket assuring that the locking tangs engage.
8. Install the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve to the cam cover.
9. Connect the accelerator cable to the throttle lever.
10. Connect accelerator control cable to accelerator pedal assembly.
11. Check accelerator control assembly for binding.

## Accelerator Control Cable Replacement Left Hand Drive

### Throttle Linkage Inspection

The throttle system, including the accelerator and cruise, should operate freely without hesitation between full closed and wide open throttle. The throttle system component causing hesitation or sticking should be replaced. Inspect for the following:

1. Missing parts such as a retainer or clips
2. Interference of linkage or cable, conduit to critical components such as fuel lines, brake pipes, harness leads, etc.
3. Proximity of the cable to the exhaust system and other heat sources -- Check for melting and/or discoloration.
4. Cable kinking -- Maintain generous bend radii of the cables.
5. Clearance of throttle system moving parts throughout their travel relative to stationary components
6. Damage of components due to cable kinking, severe abrasion, mis-alignment frayed core wire, etc.

Important: Accelerator and cruise control cables should not be lubricated. If a binding condition exists with the cable itself, replace the cable assembly.

Replace missing or damaged components. Reroute any mis-routed components.

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air intake tube and fresh air hose.
2. Remove the PCV hose.
3. Release the accelerator control cable from the throttle lever.
4. Release the cable retainer locking tangs from the accelerator control cable bracket.

Important: The accelerator cable assembly can be removed and installed easier with the accelerator pedal assembly removed. Refer to Accelerator Pedal Removal.

5. Release the accelerator control cable from the accelerator pedal assembly.

Important: An adjustable wrench can be set to the width of the hole and used to collapse the throttle cable retainer tangs.

6. Release the cable retainer locking tangs from the dash panel.
7. Remove the cable from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.

1. Raise the vehicle squarely on a hoist. Refer to the lift instructions for positioning the vehicle correctly on a hoist.
2. Route the cable through the front of the dash from the outside in, under the intake manifold, and up between the second and third intake ports.
3. Lower the vehicle.

Notice: Whenever a throttle cable assembly is installed, make sure the locking tangs are engaged to the front of dash and the seal is properly installed. The cable should be installed so that the tangs are in a horizontal position to provide optimum sealing. Pull on the cable to ensure the tangs are engaged.

4. Install the cable retainer into the front of the dash.
5. Install the cable retainer into the support bracket until the locking tangs engage.
6. Connect the accelerator cable to the throttle lever.
7. Inspect the air cleaner gasket and replace if torn, deteriorated, or damaged.
8. Install the air cleaner assembly or air inlet tube and resonator.
9. Attach the air inlet and fresh air tubes.
10. Connect the accelerator control cable to the accelerator pedal assembly.
11. Check the accelerator control assembly for binding.