Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1104

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 32 Accelerator Pedal and Throttle Cable
INSTALLATION
(1) Position accelerator pedal assembly on dash
panel. Install retaining nuts. Tighten retaining nuts
to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Place cable through slot in top of pedal shaft.
(3) While holding pedal lever, Push retainer clip
forward in vehicle engaging it into the pedal lever.
(4) Hold the throttle body lever in the wide open
position and install the throttle cable.
THROTTLE CABLE—2.4L
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the engine cover or throttle control
shield if equipped.
(2) Working from the engine compartment, remove
the throttle cable from the throttle body lever (Fig.
33).
(3) Lift the retaining tabs on the cable and slide
cable out of bracket (Fig. 34).
(4) From inside vehicle, reach behind the top of
the pedal shaft and push the retainer toward rear of
vehicle. It may be necessary to squeeze retainer ears
together on dash side of pedal shaft.
(5) Lift cable up through slot in top of pedal shaft.
(6) Remove throttle cable clip attached at grommet
in front of dash panel (Fig. 35).
(7) From the engine compartment, pull the throttle
cable and grommet out of the dash panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) From the engine compartment, push the cable
end fitting and grommet into the dash panel.
(2) Install throttle cable clip (Fig. 35).
(3) Route the throttle cable (Fig. 36).
Fig. 33 Throttle Cable Attachment to Throttle Body
Fig. 34 Disconnecting Throttle Cable
(4) Install cable housing (throttle body end) into
the cable mounting bracket on the engine.
(5) Place cable through slot in top of pedal shaft.
(6) While holding the pedal lever, push retainer
clip forward in vehicle engaging it into the pedal
lever.
(7) From the engine compartment, rotate the
throttle lever forward to the wide open position and
install cable clasp (Fig. 34).
(8) Install the engine cover or throttle control
shield if equipped.
ENGINE COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Grab the cover at the ends and pull straight
up.
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