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Throttle pedal cable/adjustment of throttle pedal cable, 4-cyl.

Throttle pedal cable/adjustment of throttle pedal cable, 4-cyl.

To remove


1. Open the data link connector cover.


2. Undo the screws in the data link connector.

3. Remove the screws and clip securing the lower panel with air duct.

4. Unplug the connector for the floor lighting.


5. Lift out the lower panel.

6. Disconnect the throttle cable from the throttle pedal by sliding back the bush and removing it and the cable.

7. Remove the engine cover by releasing the holders one at a time starting at the oil filler. Remove the cover above the throttle valve.


8. Withdraw the cable and its sheathing through the rubber bush in the bulkhead.

9. Disconnect the throttle cable from the throttle body.


10. Turn the lock clip for the throttle cable adjuster and then pull out the sheathing.


To fit


Note

Spray the connector with Kontakt 61, part no. 30 04 520, before plugging in.



1. Grease the rubber bush in the bulkhead with acid-free petroleum jelly (vaseline) and push the cable and its sheathing through the hole in the bush from the engine bay side.

2. Pull the cable through the bulkhead and into the cabin.

3. Hook the cable onto the throttle body in the engine bay. Fit the clip and secure it.

4. Attach the wire to the accelerator pedal.


Note

The bush must not be lubricated.


5. Loosen the clip for adjusting the cable. Adjust the cable by holding the throttle cam against the stop (closed) with one hand and pulling the cable with the other hand until it is properly tensioned. Then release back to the next groove in the sleeve and fit the clip. Replace the cover above the throttle valve and the engine cover.


6. Fit the connector to the floor lighting.


7. Fit the data link connector retaining screws and tighten them.

8. Fit the lower panel.

9. Close the data link connector cover.