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Accelerator Controls Cable

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 12238  Size: SH
  1. Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Insturment Panel, Gages And Console.
  2. Remove the accelerator cable (1) from the accelerator pedal (2).


    Object Number: 12262  Size: SH
  3. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs and push the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.
  4. Remove the accelerator cable shield, if equipped.

  5. Object Number: 12717  Size: SH
  6. Remove the accelerator cable from the retaining clip.

  7. Object Number: 12265  Size: SH
  8. Remove the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.

  9. Object Number: 12258  Size: SH
  10. Remove the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Do not route flexible components (hoses, wires, conduits, etc.) within 50 mm (2 in) of moving parts unless flexible components can be securely fastened. This is necessary in order to prevent possible interference and damage to the component.


    Object Number: 12262  Size: SH
  1. Install the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.
  2. Install the snap retainer through the bulkhead.

  3. Object Number: 12238  Size: SH
  4. Install the accelerator cable through the slot in the accelerator pedal lever .
  5. Seat the snap retainer in the accelerator pedal lever.
  6. Important: Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal.

    The throttle should operate freely, without binding, between full closed and wide open throttle.


    Object Number: 12265  Size: SH
  7. Install the accelerator cable to the throttle body lever.

  8. Object Number: 12258  Size: SH
  9. Install the accelerator cable to the accelerator cable bracket.

  10. Object Number: 12717  Size: SH
  11. Install the accelerator cable into the retaining clip.
  12. Install the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gages And Console.
  13. Install the accelerator cable shield, if equipped.

Accelerator Controls Pedal

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 12238  Size: SH
  1. Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Insturment Panel, Gages And Console.
  2. Remove the accelerator cable (1) from accelerator pedal (2).
  3. Remove the accelerator pedal retainer (3).
  4. Remove the accelerator pedal (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 12238  Size: SH
  1. Install the accelerator pedal (2).
  2. Install the accelerator pedal retainer (3).
  3. Install the accelerator cable (1) to accelerator pedal.
  4. Install the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Insturment Panel, Gages And Console.
  5. Important: Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal.

    The throttle should operate freely without binding between full closed and wide open throttle.