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Throttle Cable Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Honda S2000, 2008 Honda S2000, 2007 Honda S2000, and 2006 Honda S2000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the throttle cable cover (see THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT  ).
  2. Fully open the throttle valve, then remove the throttle cable (A) from the throttle link (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Cable From Throttle Link
    G03693291Courtesy 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 & Accelerator Pedal
    G03693292Courtesy 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). Turn the adjusting nut (B) so that its free play is 0 mm.
    Fig 3: Setting Cable On Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G03693293Courtesy 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.