Accelerator Cable: Removal

CAUTION: This procedure is ONLY relevant when fitting a NEW cable

Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Open the driver's door, or both doors if necessary, to allow the side glass to drop. Ensure that the doors remain open until after the battery has been disconnected.
- Remove the luggage compartment floor panel (when standard size spare wheel is supplied) and the battery cover.
- Remove the nut from the ground stud.
Remove the windshield wiper and arm assembly
Remove the plenum chamber finisher.
Disconnect the throttle cable from the electronic throttle assembly quadrant
- Rotate the throttle quadrant to release the cable nipple
  
  Fig 1: Rotating Throttle Quadrant To Release Cable Nipple
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Displace the outer cable from the abutment bracket
- Release the throttle cable locking nut
  
  Fig 2: Releasing Throttle Cable Locking Nut
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Release the grommet from the plenum chamber closing plate and route the cable / grommet through the aperture

Fig 3: Releasing Grommet From Plenum Chamber Closing Plate
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Remove the throttle cable from the bulkhead securing clip

Fig 4: Removing Throttle Cable From Bulkhead Securing Clip
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Route the cable through the water deflector bracket

Fig 5: Identifying Cable Through Water Deflector Bracket
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Ensure that the driver's seat is fully rearward
Remove the 'A' post lower trim pad

NOTE: Operate throttle pedal to gain access