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Throttle Cable Removal/Installation

  1. Remove the throttle cable cover (see THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
  2. Fully open the throttle linkage, then remove the throttle cable (A) from the throttle link (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Throttle Cable From Throttle Link
    G03659804Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the cable housing (C) from the cable bracket (D).
  4. Remove the throttle cable (A) from the accelerator pedal (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Cable And Accelerator Pedal
    G03659805Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal.
  6. Hold the cable, removing all slack from it.
  7. Set the cable on the bracket (A). Adjust the adjusting nut (B) so that its free play is 0 mm.
    Fig 3: Setting Cable On Bracket
    G03659806Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Position the adjusting nut on the other side of the bracket (A), then tighten the locknut (C).
  9. With the cable properly adjusted, check the throttle link to be sure it opens fully when you push the accelerator pedal to the floor. Also check the throttle link to be sure it returns whenever you release the accelerator pedal.
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