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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(3) Connect fuel filler hoses at tank. Tighten hose
clamps .
(4) Raise skid plate/fuel tank assembly into posi-
tion on body while guiding filler hoses.
(5) Install 7 skid plate mounting nuts. Tighten to
16 N-m (141 in. lbs .) torque .
(6) Remove tank jacking device .
(7) Connect electrical connector at front of fuel
tank .
(8) Connect EVAP hose to EVAP line at front of
fuel tank .
(9) Connect quick-connect fitting to fuel line at
front of fuel tank . Refer to Quick-Connect Fittings in
this group for procedures .
(10) Use a new plastic tie wrap to secure rear axle
vent hose to fuel filler hoses.
(11) Position fuel filler bezel to body. Install 8
screws and tighten .
(12) Fill fuel tank. Install filler cap.
(13) Connect negative battery cable to battery.
(14) Start vehicle and inspect for leaks .
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
The, accelerator pedal is connected to the throttle
body linkage by the throttle cable . The cable is pro-
tected by a plastic sheathing and is connected to the
throttle body linkage by a ball socket . It is connected
to the upper part of the accelerator pedal arm by a
plastic retainer (clip) (Fig. 26) . This retainer (clip)
snaps into the top of the accelerator pedal arm .
Retainer tabs (built into the cable sheathing) (Fig.
26) fasten the cable to the dash panel .
PEDAL/BRACKET
ASS EMBLY
Fig. 26 Accelerator Pedal Mounting
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CAUTION :
Be careful not to damage or kink the
cable core wire (within the cable sheathing) while
servicing the accelerator pedal or throttle cable.
REMOVAL
(1) From inside vehicle, hold up accelerator pedal.
Remove plastic cable retainer (clip) and throttle cable
core wire from upper end of accelerator pedal arm
(Fig. 26) . Plastic cable retainer (clip) snaps into pedal
arm.
(2) Remove accelerator pedal mounting bracket
nuts .
(3) Remove accelerator pedal assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place accelerator pedal assembly over mount-
ing studs protruding from floor pan . Tighten mount-
ing nuts to 8 .5 N-m (75 in. lbs .) torque.
(2) Slide throttle cable into opening (slot) in top of
pedal arm. An index tab is located on pedal arm.
Rotate and push plastic cable retainer (clip) into
accelerator pedal arm opening until it snaps into
place on index tab.
(3) Before
starting engine,
operate
accelerator
pedal to check for any binding.
THROTTLE CABLE
REMOVAL
(1) From inside vehicle, hold up accelerator pedal .
Remove plastic cable retainer (clip) and throttle cable
core wire from upper end of accelerator pedal arm (Fig .
26) . Plastic cable retainer (clip) snaps into pedal arm.
(2) Remove cable core wire at pedal arm .
(3) From inside vehicle, pinch both sides of cable
housing retainer tabs (Fig.
26) at dash panel .
Remove cable housing from dash panel and pull into
engine compartment .
(4) Remove cable from clip guides on engine cylin-
der head (valve) cover (Fig. 27) .
FUEL SYSTEM
1 4-15
Fig. 27 Throttle Cable Routing

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