Throttle Cable Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Honda Pilot, 2007 Honda Pilot, and 2006 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the throttle cable cover (see step 1 in THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
Fully open the throttle link, then remove the throttle cable (A) from the throttle link (B).

Fig 1: Removing Throttle Cable From 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: Removing Throttle Cable From Accelerator Pedal
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Install the cable in the reverse order of removal.
Hold the cable, removing all slack from it.
Set the cable on the bracket (A).
Turn the adjusting nut (B) until its free play is 0 in. (0 mm).

Fig 3: Setting Cable On Bracket With Torque Specifications
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Position the adjusting nut on the other side of the bracket, then tighten the locknut (C).
Check the throttle cable free play (see step 2 in THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
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.