Throttle Control Cable: Installation

Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Mounted To Engine 

1. Install cable through mounting hole on cable mounting bracket (Figure). Cable snaps into bracket. Be sure 2 pinch tabs are secure.
2. Using large pliers, connect cable end socket to throttle lever ball (snaps on).
3. Install remaining cable housing end into and through dash panel opening (snaps into position). The two plastic pinch tabs should lock cable to dash panel.
4. From inside vehicle, hold up accelerator pedal. Install throttle cable core wire and plastic cable retainer into and through upper end of pedal arm (the plastic retainer is snapped into pedal arm). When installing plastic retainer to accelerator pedal arm, note index tab on pedal arm (Figure). Align index slot on plastic cable retainer to this index tab.
5. Connect negative battery cables to both batteries.
6. Before starting engine, operate accelerator pedal to check for any binding.
7. Install cable/lever cover.

Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Not Mounted To Engine 

1. Attach cable to Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (APPS). Refer to REMOVAL  / INSTALLATION .
2. Push cable housing into rubber grommet and through opening in dash panel.
3. From inside vehicle, install clip holding cable to dashpanel (Figure).
4. From inside vehicle, slide throttle cable core wire into opening in top of pedal arm.
5. Push cable retainer (clip) into pedal arm opening until it snaps in place.
6. Before starting engine, operate accelerator pedal to check for any binding.
7. If necessary, use DRB III® Scan Tool to erase any APPS Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) from Engine Control Module (ECM).