Contents: Models without cruise control…⤓ Galant, Mirage and Precis (MPI) ⤓ Models with cruise control Cordia…⤓ Galant ⤓ Mirage (MPI) ⤓
Models without cruise control Cordie, Tredia, Mirage (except MPI) and Precis (except MPI)
1. On carbureted models, remove the air filter (see section 8).
2. On all models, loosen the throttle cable adjusting nut (see illustration) and disconnect the cable housing from the bracket.
16.2. To disconnect the throttle cable from the bracket, loosen the adjusting nut (arrow)
3. Disconnect the cable from the throttle lever.
4. Disconnect the cable from the gas pedal (see illustration).
16.4 Remove the trim under the instrument panel (if necessary) and disconnect the throttle cable at the point shown. When installing the cable, apply grease to the cable where it contacts the pedal arm
5. Disconnect the throttle cable guide from the engine compartment bulkhead (see illustration).
16.5. To disconnect the throttle cable from the engine compartment bulkhead, unscrew the two mounting bolts and separate the guide from the bulkhead
6. From outside the vehicle, pull the throttle cable through the engine compartment bulkhead.
7. Install in the reverse order. Avoid sharp bends in the cable.
8. After installing the cable, adjust the free play as follows:
- a) Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature. Check and, if necessary, adjust the idle speed. (see Chapter 1).
- b) Check that there is no slack in the cable.
- c) If the cable is loose, adjust it as follows: d) Turn the adjusting nut counterclockwise until the throttle lever is released.
- d) Remove all sharp bends in the cable.
- e) Loosen the lock nut and turn the throttle cable adjusting nut clockwise to the position where the throttle lever just begins to move, then turn the adjusting nut back one turn and tighten the lock nut securely.
Galant, Mirage and Precis (MPI)
Removal and installation
9. Disconnect the cable from the attachment points on the engine and the engine compartment bulkhead.
10. Disconnect the cable from the pedal (see illustration 16.4).
11. Disconnect the throttle cable guide from the engine compartment bulkhead (see Illustration 16.5). From outside the vehicle, pull the cable through the engine compartment bulkhead.
12. Loosen the adjusting bolts near the throttle body (see illustration), disconnect the cable from the throttle lever and remove it.
16.12. Throttle control cable components for Galant, Mirage and Precis models (without cruise control). 1. Inner cable from the gas pedal side, 2. Adjusting bolt, 3. Inner cable from the throttle body side, 4. Washer, 5. Gas pedal bracket, 6. Gas pedal sensor connector (automatic transmission), 7. Return spring, 8. Gas pedal, 9. Cotter pin
13. Install in reverse order. Do not leave any sharp bends in the cable.
Adjustment
14. Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature. Check and, if necessary, adjust the idle speed (see Chapter 1). Turn off the engine.
15. Press the accelerator pedal and check for ease of movement of the throttle lever from fully open to fully closed position.
16. Remove any sharp bends in the throttle cable.
17. Check the position of the cable.
18. Turn on the ignition for fifteen seconds (to turn on the ISC motor).
19. Loosen the two cable mounting bolts near the throttle body
20. Adjust the cable to remove slack.
21. Tighten the two cable mounting bolts near the throttle body.
22. After adjusting the cable, make sure that the throttle lever contacts the ISC motor.
Models with cruise control Cordia and Tredia
Gas pedal cable
23. Loosen the cable adjusting nuts and disconnect the cable from the throttle lever and bracket (see illustration).
16.23. Throttle cable parts for Cordia and Tredia models with cruise control. Arrows indicate adjusting nuts
24. Disconnect the cable from the pedal (see illustration 16.4).
25. Disconnect the cable from the engine compartment bulkhead (see Illustration 16.5).
26. Pull the cable out of the engine compartment through the bulkhead.
27. Install in the reverse order. Check that there are no sharp bends in the cable.
28. With the engine idling, eliminate the free play of the cable using the adjusting nuts.
29. Tighten the adjusting nuts relative to each other.
30. Press the gas pedal and make sure there are no obstructions.
Drive cable
31. Disconnect the cable from the throttle lever.
32. Disconnect the cable from the drive and remove it. Install in the reverse order. After installation, adjust the free play of the cable as described below, starting with the next step.
33. With the engine idling, eliminate the free play of the cable using the adjusting nuts.
34. Tighten the adjusting nuts relative to each other.
35. Press the gas pedal and make sure there are no obstructions.
Galant
Removal and installation
Note: This procedure applies to cables A and B shown in Illustration 16.37.
36. Remove the speed control drive cover.
37. Loosen the throttle cable adjusting nut (replacement cable) and disconnect the cable housing from the bracket (see illustration).
16.37. Galant with cruise control throttle cable parts. 1. Throttle cable A, 2. Cruise control actuator, 3. Accelerator pedal, 4. Selector, 5. Intermediate link B, 6. Intermediate link A, 7. Throttle lever, 8. Adjusting bolt, 9. Stopper, 10. Throttle cable B, 11. Adjusting nut A, 12. Lock nut
38. Disconnect the throttle cable from the intermediate link.
39. When replacing the cable going to the gas pedal, disconnect the cable from the gas pedal. Disconnect the throttle cable guide from the engine compartment bulkhead (see Illustration 16.4). From outside the vehicle, remove the cable through the engine compartment bulkhead.
40. When replacing the cable going to the throttle body, unscrew the mounting bolts near the throttle body, disconnect the cable from the throttle lever and remove it.
41. Install in the reverse order. Do not leave any sharp bends in the cable.
Adjustment
42. Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature. Check and, if necessary, adjust the idle speed (see Chapter 1). Turn off the engine
43. Press the accelerator pedal and check for ease of movement of the throttle lever from fully open to fully closed position.
44. Remove any sharp bends in the throttle cable.
45. Check the position of the cable.
46. With the speed control drive cover removed, loosen the adjusting nuts and locknuts to release the intermediate links.
47. Turn on the ignition for fifteen seconds (to turn on the ISC motor).
48. With link "A" (pedal cable) in the stopper position (see illustration 16.37), use adjusting nut "A" to adjust it so that intermediate link "A" just begins to move, unscrew nut "A" in the opposite direction by two turns.
49. Using the adjusting nut "B", tighten the cable so that the lever on the intermediate link "B" just touches the lever on the intermediate link "A".
50. Loosen the two cable mounting bolts near the throttle body.
51. Adjust the cable to eliminate slack.
52. Tighten the intermediate link locknuts and the two cable mounting bolts near the throttle body.
53. After adjusting the cable, make sure that the throttle lever contacts the ISC motor.
54. Reinstall the speed control drive cover.
Mirage (MPI)
Removal and installation the gas pedal cable
55. Disconnect the cable sheath from the engine.
56. Disconnect the cable from the intermediate link (see illustration).
16.56. Mirage MPI models throttle cable intermediate link parts.
57. Disconnect the cable from the engine compartment bulkhead (see illustration 16.5).
58. Disconnect the cable from the gas pedal (see illustration 16.4).
59. Pull the cable through the engine compartment bulkhead.
60. Perform installation in reverse order. After installation, remove sharp bends in the cable and any obstructions.
Removal and installation the throttle lever cable
61. Disconnect the cable housing from the engine.
62. Disconnect the cable from the intermediate link.
63. Disconnect the cable from the throttle lever and remove it.
64. Perform installation in reverse order.
Adjustment
65. Remove the air filter.
66. Using the adjusting bolts (see illustration), adjust the position of the cable relative to the throttle lever so that the lever has a slight free play.
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16.66. Use the adjusting bolts to adjust the throttle cable free play on Mirage MPI models.
67. After adjusting the cable relative to the throttle lever, check that the lever contacts the idle position switch.
68. With the intermediate link in the stopper position (see illustration 16.56), loosen the cable adjustment bolt relative to the gas pedal and eliminate free play of the cable.
69. Check that the accelerator pedal can be used to fully open and close the throttle valve.
70. Reinstall the air filter.