2.12
MAINTENANCE
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RELIMINARY
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Throttle Pedal Inspection
If the throttle pedal has excessive play due to cable stretch or
cable misadjustment, it will cause a delay in throttle speed.
Also, the throttle may not open fully. If the throttle pedal has no
play, the throttle may be hard to control, and the idle speed may
be erratic.
Check the throttle pedal play periodically in accordance with the
Periodic Maintenance Chart and adjust the play if necessary.
Throttle Freeplay Adjustment
Inspection
1. Place the transmission in the P (Park) position.
2. Start the engine, and warm it up thoroughly.
3. Measure the distance the throttle pedal moves before the
engine begins to pick up speed. Freeplay should be 1/16”
- 1/8” (1.5 - 3 mm).
Adjustment
1. Remove both seats and rear service panel.
2. Locate the throttle cable adjuster at the throttle body.
3. Slide back the cable adjuster boot.
4. Using a 10 mm open-end wrench, loosen the adjustment
jam nut.
5. Using an 8 mm open-end wrench, move the cable adjuster
until 1/16” to 1/8” (1.5 - 3 mm) of freeplay is achieved at
the throttle pedal.
NOTE: While adjusting, lightly move the throttle
pedal in and out.
6. Re-tighten the jam nut.
7. Apply a small amount of grease to the inside of the boot and
slide it over the cable adjuster to its original position.
Throttle Cable Replacement
1. Place the vehicle in PARK and stop the engine.
2. Remove the seats and rear service panel (see Chapter 5).
3. Remove the shift handle knob and center console (see
Chapter 5).
4. Remove the rear cargo box and rear bumper as an assembly
(see Chapter 5).
5. Remove the air intake box (see “Air Filter Service”).
6. Remove both PVT outlet and inlet ducts to allow access the
throttle body cover (see Chapter 6).
7. Remove the throttle body cover.
NOTE: Upon removing the cable from the throttle
plate arm, the brass retainer will become loose or
separated from the cable. Take care not to drop
brass retainer upon removal.
8. Pull back on the throttle plate arm and remove the throttle
cable.
9. Using an 8 mm open-end wrench, remove the throttle cable
from the throttle body.
10. Remove the rear floor and rocker panel fasteners to loosen
the floor.
Throttle Pedal
Throttle Cable
Adjuster
Boot
Jam Nut
Adjuster
Throttle Body
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