How To Replace a Car’s Accelerator Cable

Instructions

• 1

  First of all, you have to remove your old accelerator cable from your car’s engine. Just detach it from the gas pedal extension bar which is located on the drivers’ side, near the bottom your car’s engine. Then, remove its attachment from the carburettor.
• 2

  Now, you have to check your new cable in order to make sure that it has any kind of kinks or burrs on it so that it may not damage the protective plastic sleeve.
• 3

  Then, start to install the new cable from the pedal extension bar. You have to make sure that the cable is attached firmly before tightening the tension screw which is one the end of the cable.
• 4

  After that, you have to pass the cable up through the engine section. In order to keep your new cable clear from any kind of moving part, you have to use plastic zip-ties.
• 5

  Now, set the plastic shielding of the new accelerator cable in the cable stops which are attached to your car’s carburettor.
• 6

  You will have to use a pair of pliers in order to pull the accelerator cable from the arm to the attachment on the carburettor. It is to be noted that you have to pull it properly and then tight it well, otherwise it will cause problems for you.
• 7

  In the end, you have to tight the screw which will hold the cable to the carburettor with the help of a screwdriver while keeping it in its place with the pair of pliers.

  Tips & Warnings

  - You must detach the negative cable of your car’s battery before starting the work of replacing your accelerator cable. - If you have to jack up your car to replace your accelerator cable, please make sure that you have jacked it up properly before going underneath it. - It is very important for you to attach the cable to the carburettor properly so as to avoid any kind of inconvenience afterwards. - You can also use grip pliers to pull the cable tight before attaching it. - Image courtesy: radicalgolfcarts.com