Accelerator cable - removal, refitting and andjustment

Fuel system: multi-point injection models / Accelerator cable - removal, refitting and andjustment

Warning: Observe the
precautions in Section 1 before working on any component in the fuel system.

Removal
1 Remove the ducting from the top of the throttle body, as described in Section 5, to improve access.

2 Prise off the clip and disconnect the accelerator cable inner from the throttle valve spindle plate (see illustrations).

4.2a Prise off the clip . . .

4.2b . . . and disconnect the accelerator cable inner from the throttle valve spindle plate

3 Remove the metal clip and extract the cable outer from the mounting bracket (see illustration).

4.3 Remove the metal clip and extract the cable outer from the mounting bracket

4 Refer to Chapter 11 and remove the facia trim panels from underneath the steering column.

5 Depress the accelerator pedal slightly, then unclip the accelerator cable end from the pedal extension lever.

6 At the point where the cable passes through into the engine bay, prise the grommet from the bulkhead (see illustration).

4.6 Prise the cable grommet (arrowed) from the bulkhead

7 Release the cable from its securing clips and guide it out through the bulkhead into the engine bay.

Refitting
8 Refit the accelerator cable by following the removal procedure in reverse.

Adjustment
9 At the throttle body, fix the position of the cable outer in its mounting bracket by inserting the metal clip in one of the locating slots, such that when the accelerator is depressed fully, the throttle valve is held wide open to its end stop.