Installation (3.9L & 5.9L)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage or kink cable core wire (within cable sheathing) while servicing accelerator pedal or cables.
- Snap cable end onto lever pin. On models with V-8 engines, be sure cable is routed under plastic cam. See Figure. On all models, connect cable to throttle body mounting bracket (push down and lock).
- Install remaining cable housing end into dash panel opening (snaps into position).
- Install ball end of cable wire through hole in pedal arm. Install plastic cable retainer. The plastic retainer is snapped into pedal arm. When installing retainer to accelerator pedal arm, note index tab on pedal arm. See Fig 1. Align index slot on plastic retainer to this index tab.
- Operate and test throttle before starting engine. Install air tube to throttle body.