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Accelerator Cable

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Ensure idle speed is set to specification. See underhood label. Adjust as necessary. Turn engine off. Ensure cable is free of harsh bends or kinks.
  2. Loosen adjusting bolt to release cable. Move adjusting plate forward and backward until cable play is .04-.08" (1-2 mm). Tighten adjusting bolt. Recheck adjustment to ensure slack is within specification.
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