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Adjusting accelerator control - AR30.10-P-1010EC

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ENGINE 119.981/982/985 

Fig 1: Identifying Accelerator Control Components - Engine 119.981/982/985
G04715414IMPORTANTCourtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
  Adjusting closed throttle position    
1 Check closed throttle stop Accelerator control bell crank (6) must be making contact with closed throttle stop (a) of the pedal position sensor (B37). Alter adjusting screw (32), if necessary.  
  Adjusting wide open throttle     
2 With engine switched off, depress accelerator pedal (24) from inside the car as far as the stop at kickdown switch (S16/7) (do not operate kickdown switch!) IMPORTANT Accelerator control bell crank (6) must be making contact with wide open throttle stop (b) of the accelerator position sensor (B37). Alter adjusting nut (29), if necessary.