Throttle Cable Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura TL and 2007 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the throttle cable cover (see IMT ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT ).
Fully open the throttle linkage, then remove the throttle cable (A) from the throttle link (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Cable And Throttle Link
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Remove the cable housing (C) from the cable bracket (D).
Remove the throttle cable (A) from the accelerator pedal (B).

Fig 2: Throttle Cable And Accelerator Pedal With Torque Specifications
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Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
Hold the cable, removing all slack from it.
Set the cable on the bracket (A). Adjust the adjusting nut (B) so that its free play is 0 mm.

Fig 3: Adjusting The Adjusting Nut With Torque Specifications
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Position the adjusting nut on the other side of the bracket, then tighten the locknut (C).
With the cable properly adjusted, check the throttle link to be sure it opens fully when you push the accelerator pedal to the floor. Also check the throttle link to be sure it returns whenever you release the accelerator pedal.
Install the throttle cable cover.