Throttle Cable Removal/Installation

1. K24A3 engine:
   Remove the throttle cable cover.

1. K20A6 engine:
   Remove the engine cover.

1. Fully open the throttle valve (throttle link), then remove the throttle cable (A) from the throttle link (B).

1. Remove the cable housing (C) from the cable bracket (D).

K24A3 engine:
K20A6 engine:

1. Remove the throttle cable (A) from the accelerator cable (B).

1. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal.

1. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm (min −1 ) without load (in park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.

1. Hold the cable, removing all slack from it.

1. Set the cable on the bracket (A).Turn the adjusting nut (B) so that its free play is 0 mm.

1. Position the adjusting nut on the other side of the bracket, then tighten the locknut (C).

1. K24A3 engine:
   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.

1. K20A6 engine:
   With the cable properly adjusted, check the throttle valve to be sure it opens fully when you push the accelerator pedal to the floor. Also check the throttle valve to be sure it returns to the idle position whenever you release the accelerator pedal.