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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.

  2. Object Number: 179339  Size: SH
  3. Remove the cruise control cable from the throttle body.
  4. Remove the cruise control cable  (1) from the bracket  (2).

  5. Object Number: 179346  Size: SH
  6. Remove the accelerator cable from the throttle body.
  7. Remove the accelerator cable  (2) from the bracket  (1).

  8. Object Number: 12246  Size: SH
  9. Remove the 2  bolts from the bracket.
  10. Remove the bracket from the throttle body.

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: 12246  Size: SH
  1. Install the bracket to the throttle body.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the 2 accelerator cable bracket bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 179346  Size: SH
  5. Install the accelerator cable  (2) to the bracket  (1).
  6. Install the accelerator cable to the throttle body.

  7. Object Number: 179339  Size: SH
  8. Install the cruise control cable  (1) to the bracket  (2).
  9. Install the cruise control cable to the throttle body.
  10. Important: The throttle should operate freely, without binding, between full closed and wide open throttle.

  11. Inspect for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal.
  12. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.