Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 579

Fig. 10: Checking Cable Free Play 

3. If the free play is not within spec (15-18 mm, 9/16-11/16 in.), loosen the locknut (B), turn the adjusting 

nut (C) until the deflection is as specified, then retighten the locknut.  

4. With the cable properly adjusted, check the throttle valve to be sure it opens fully when you push the 

accelerator pedal to the floor. Also check the throttle valve to be sure it returns to the idle position 
whenever you release the accelerator pedal.  

THROTTLE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove the throttle cable cover (see THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).  

2. Fully open the throttle valve, then remove the throttle cable (A) from the throttle link (B). 

 

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Fig. 11: Removing The Throttle Cable From The Throttle Link 

3. Remove the cable housing (C) from the cable bracket (D).  

4. Remove the throttle cable (B) from the accelerator (A). 

 

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Fig. 12: Removing The Throttle Cable From The Accelerator 

5. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal.  

6. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 RPM with no load (in park or neutral) until the radiator fan 

 

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comes on, then let it idle.  

7. Hold the cable, removing all slack from it.  

8. Set the cable on the bracket (A). 

Turn the adjusting nut (B) so that its free play is 0 mm. 

Fig. 13: Adjusting Throttle Cable 

9. Position the adjusting nut on the other side of the bracket (A), then tighten the locknut (C).  

10. With the cable properly adjusted, check the throttle link to be sure it opens fully when you push the 

accelerator pedal to the floor. Also check the throttle link to be sure it returns whenever you release the 
accelerator pedal.  

THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

 

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