Accelerator Cable Adjustment Improvements (19/02/99/NAS)

Publication date: 1999-06-18
Reference number: 19/02/99/NAS

ACCELERATOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT IMPROVEMENTS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 19/02/99/NAS, Date of Issue: June 18, 1999

LAND ROVER:	Range Rover; Discovery
ISSUE:	2
SECTION:	Fuel System
AFFECTED VEHICLES:	Range Rover (LP) - Up to XA410481; Discovery (LJ) - All

Superceded Bulletin(s): 19/02/99/NAS

NOTE: The information in this TIB supersedes 19/02/99/NAS.

SITUATION

POOR THROTTLE RESPONSE

A customer may complain of poor throttle response in a Range Rover or Discovery vehicle. The source of this problem may be that the accelerator cable setting is lost due to slippage of the adjuster in the threaded region (see circle in Fig 1 ).

Fig 1: Adjuster in Threaded Region

RESOLUTION

REPLACE ACCELERATOR CABLE WITH NEW SPECIFICATION PART

A new accelerator cable has been developed with a modified design to prevent slippage. Replace old cable with new specification cable.

PARTS INFORMATION

P/N	Description
SBB104050	Cable Assembly, Range Rover
ANR5327	Cable Assembly, Discovery

WARRANTY CLAIMS

WARRANTY CLAIMS INFORMATION

SRO	Description	Time
19.20.06	Install new specification throttle cable, Range Rover	0.65 hrs.
19.20.06	Install new specification throttle cable, Discovery Series I	0.90 hrs.

FAULT CODE: U

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

REMOVE OLD THROTTLE CABLE

Remove the cotter pin from the clevis pin at the throttle linkage.
Remove the clevis pin. (Fig 2 )

Fig 2: Clevis Location
Release the cable adjuster from the abutment bracket.
Release the cable from the retaining clips.
Remove the driver's side fascia closing panel.
Refer to WSM for the vehicle under repair and perform the following:
- Remove the lower closing panel. (Fig 3 )
  
  Fig 3: Removing Lower Closing Panel
- Access throttle cable and release from the accelerator pedal. (Fig 4 )
- Remove cable grommet from bulkhead. (Fig 4 )
Fig 4: Removing Cable Grommet From Bulkhead
Remove throttle cable assembly from vehicle.

INSTALL NEW THROTTLE CABLE

Lubricate the bulkhead end of the outer cable with liquid soap to aid installation.
Insert the cable into the bulkhead.
Refer to the WSM and connect the throttle cable as follows:
- Install any removed ducting.
- Connect cable to accelerator pedal.
- Install interior panels.
Route the cable along the bulkhead.
Secure the cable with clips.
Engage the cable adjuster into the abutment bracket. (Fig 2 )
Align the cable clevis to the throttle linkage and secure it with the clevis pin and cotter pin. (Fig 2 , Ref. 1)
Refer to the WSM and adjust throttle cable free-play.