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Throttle Cable Removal/Installation

  1. Remove the throttle cable cover (see THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT  ).
  2. Fully open the throttle link, then remove the throttle cable (A) from the throttle link (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Cable, Throttle Link, Cable Housing And Cable Bracket
    G05490842Courtesy 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: Throttle Cable And Accelerator Pedal W/Torque Specification
    G05490843Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
  6. Hold the cable, removing all slack from it.
  7. Set the cable on the bracket (A).

    Turn the adjusting nut (B) so that its free play is 0 mm.

    Fig 3: Adjusting Nut And Bracket W/Torque Specification
    G05490844Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Position the adjusting nut on the other side of the bracket, then tighten the locknut (C).
  9. Check the throttle cable free play (see THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT  ).
  10. 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.