Accelerator pedal cable, adjusting

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Remove spark plug connectors and cables:
Remove cable guides -1- and -2-.
Remove cover above upper intake manifold -3-.

Fig 1: Removing Cable Guides Cover Above Upper Intake Manifold

Vehicles with manual transmission

Adjust accelerator pedal cable by moving retainer clip - arrow- at the support bracket, until throttle valve is fully open (Wide Open Throttle position).

Fig 2: Adjusting Accelerator Pedal Cable By Moving Retainer Clip

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

Place spacer -1- between accelerator pedal -2- and stop -3-, and hold accelerator pedal in this position.
- Dimension -a- = 15 mm (0.59 in.)
Fig 3: Placing Spacer Between Accelerator Pedal And Stop
Fully open throttle valve (Wide Open Throttle) by pulling on outer cable. Fasten in this position with retainer clip -arrow-.

Fig 4: Adjusting Accelerator Pedal Cable By Moving Retainer Clip
Release accelerator pedal.
Disconnect 2-pin connector from kick down switch -F8- in engine compartment (on the bulkhead).
Connect hand multimeter (Fluke 83 or equivalent) to kick down switch -F8- using cables from VAG 1594 adapter kit.
Check resistance at switch.
- Resistance value: (NO continuity)
Fig 5: Checking Resistance At Kick-Down Switch (Automatic Transmission)
Slowly move accelerator pedal in direction of Wide Open Throttle.

Shortly after the kick-down pressure point:

Resistance must drop to 0 (continuity)
Accelerator pedal must be just off stop