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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 49594  Size: SH
  1. Remove the injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical.

  2. Object Number: 12287  Size: SH
  3. Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  4. Disconnect the accelerator cable (5) from the accelerator pedal (1).

  5. Object Number: 12262  Size: SH
  6. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs.
  7. Push the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.

  8. Object Number: 12717  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the retaining clip.

  10. Object Number: 12265  Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.

  12. Object Number: 12258  Size: SH
  13. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator controls cable bracket.

  14. Object Number: 12715  Size: SH
  15. Remove the accelerator cable from the vehicle and verify the routing for the installation procedure.

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.

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


    Object Number: 12715  Size: SH
  1. Install accelerator cable into vehicle, using the routing that you verified during the removal procedure.

  2. Object Number: 12262  Size: SH
  3. Slide the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.
  4. Install the snap retainer into the bulkhead.

  5. Object Number: 12287  Size: SH
  6. Connect the accelerator cable (5) through the slot in the accelerator pedal lever (1).
  7. Seat the snap retainer into the accelerator pedal lever.
  8. Check for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Also check for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal.

  9. Object Number: 12265  Size: SH
  10. Connect the accelerator cable to the throttle body lever.

  11. Object Number: 12258  Size: SH
  12. Connect the accelerator cable to the accelerator cable bracket.

  13. Object Number: 12717  Size: SH
  14. Install the accelerator cable into the retaining clip.
  15. Install the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.

  16. Object Number: 49594  Size: SH
  17. Install the injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical.