Throttle Cable Removal/Installation

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Remove the throttle cable cover (see THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
Fully open the throttle valve, then remove the throttle cable (A) from the throttle link (B).

Fig 1: Removing Throttle Cable
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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: Removing Throttle Cable From Accelerator Pedal
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Install the cable in the reverse order of removal.
Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
Hold the cable, removing all slack from it.
Set the locknut on the cable bracket (A).

Fig 3: Setting Locknut On Cable Bracket
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Adjust the adjusting nut (B) so that its free play is 0 mm.
Remove the cable from the cable bracket.
Reset the adjusting nut and tighten the locknut (C).
With the cable properly adjusted, check the throttle valve to be sure it opens fully when you push the accelerator pedal to the floor. Also check the throttle valve to be sure it returns to the idle position whenever you release the accelerator pedal.