3.1L engine
Withdrawal
1. Loosen the screws and release the retainer holding the lower instrument panel trim and lower the trim partially.
2. Disconnect the cable from the accelerator pedal (see illustration).
9.2. Pull the spring clip to release the throttle cable from the pedal (marked with an arrow) to the end of the rope and pull the rope out of the groove
3. Press the antennae of the accelerator cable sheath and push the cable through the heat-insulating wall into the engine compartment.
4. Remove the air filter (see section 8).
5. Disconnect the clamp and the accelerator cable.
6. Disconnect the fasteners of the throttle lever and the accelerator cable and separate the cable from the throttle body lever (see illustration).
9.6. Using a small screwdriver, remove the clip from the throttle lever
7. Squeeze the antennae holding the accelerator cable and pass the cable through the bracket.
Assembly
8. Install the throttle cable in reverse order.
Note. To prevent possible damage, hoses, wires, etc. must not be laid closer than 5 cm to moving parts unless they are properly secured.
9. Depress the accelerator pedal and check if it moves freely when the throttle is fully opened and closed.
10. Apply a layer of sealant around the accelerator cable sheath on the heat-insulating wall on the side of the engine compartment.
3.8L engine
11. Using a small screwdriver, disconnect the damper cable retaining ring from the end of the cable (see illustration).
9.11. Be careful not to bend the clamp while applying pressure
12. Remove the spring latch from the body bracket and extend the cable.
13. Disconnect the cable inside the passenger compartment and pull it out.
14. Installation of the cable is carried out in the reverse order.