Throttle Control Cable: Removal: 3.7L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or kink the cable core wire (within the cable sheathing) while servicing accelerator pedal or throttle cable.

Fig 1: ACCELERATOR PEDAL/BRACKET ASSEMBLY

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1 - METAL THROTTLE CABLE CLIP

2 - THROTTLE CABLE

3 - PLASTIC CABLE RETAINER

4 - PEDAL/BRACKET ASSEMBLY

5 - PEDAL MOUNTING NUTS (2)

6 - PEDAL MOUNTING STUDS (2)

Fig 2: Throttle Cable Pin - 3.7L V-6

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1 - THROTTLE CABLE PIN

2 - THROTTLE BODY BELLCRANK

3 - PUSH UP HERE

Fig 3: Throttle Cable Release Tab - 3.7L V-6

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1 - THROTTLE CABLE

2 - RELEASE TAB

3 - PICK OR SCREWDRIVER

4 - PLASTIC CABLE MOUNT

From inside vehicle, hold up accelerator pedal. Remove plastic cable retainer (clip) and throttle cable core wire from upper end of pedal arm. See Fig 1. Plastic cable retainer snaps into top of pedal arm.
Remove cable core wire at pedal arm.
From inside vehicle, remove metal clip holding cable to dashpanel. See Fig 1.
Remove air box at throttle body.
Unsnap cable from dashpanel routing clip.
Remove cable housing from dash panel and pull into engine compartment.
Hold throttle in wide open position. While held in this position, slide throttle cable pin from throttle body bellcrank. See Fig 2.
Using a pick or small screwdriver, press release tab to release plastic cable mount from bracket. See Fig 3. Press on tab only enough to release cable from bracket. If tab is pressed too much, it will be broken. Slide plastic mount towards right side of vehicle to remove throttle cable from throttle body bracket. See Fig 3.
Remove throttle cable from vehicle.