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Accelerator Pedal Cable

WARNING: Accelerator cable is easily kinked, handle with care. If accelerator cable is kinked, replace cable.
NOTE: Accelerator cable is fixed to accelerator pedal and cam disc. Length of accelerator pedal cable sleeve is not determined by securing clip.
  1. Remove securing clip located behind accelerator cable support bracket. On automatic transmission vehicles, insert a .35" (9 mm) spacer between accelerator pedal and pedal stop. See Fig 3 . Secure spacer in place. On manual transmission vehicles, depress accelerator pedal to Wide Open Throttle (WOT) position.
  2. Pull accelerator cable sleeve back until throttle lever contacts WOT stop. Insert securing clip behind accelerator cable support bracket. See Fig 1 . After adjustment, ensure throttle opens to WOT position and closes until closed throttle stop is contacted. See Fig 2 .
Fig 1: Identifying WOT Stop & Securing Clip (A6)
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Fig 2: Identifying Closed Throttle Stop (A6)
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Fig 3: Installing Spacer (A6)
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