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ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THROTTLE CABLE
GENERAL INFORMATION
The accelerator pedal is connected to the throttle body
linkage by the throttle cable. The cable is protected by a
plastic sheathing and is connected to the throttle body
linkage by a ball socket. It is connected to the upper part
of the accelerator pedal arm by a plastic retainer (clip)
(Fig. 10). This retainer (clip) snaps into the top of the ac-
celerator pedal arm. Retainer tabs (built into the cable
sheathing) (Fig. 10) fasten the cable to the dash panel.
Dual throttle return springs (attached to the throt-
tle shaft) are used to close the throttle.
CAUTION: Never attempt to remove or alter these springs.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or kink the ca-
ble core wire (within the cable sheathing) while ser-
vicing the accelerator pedal or throttle cable.
REMOVAL
(1) From inside the vehicle, hold up accelerator pedal.
Remove plastic cable retainer (clip) and throttle cable
core wire from upper end of accelerator pedal arm (Fig.
10). Plastic cable retainer (clip) snaps into pedal arm.
(2) Remove accelerator pedal mounting bracket
nuts. Remove accelerator pedal assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place accelerator pedal assembly over studs
protruding from floor pan. Tighten mounting nuts to
5Nzm (36 in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Slide throttle cable into opening in top of pedalarm. Push plastic cable retainer (clip) into accelera-
tor pedal arm opening until it snaps into place.
(3) Before starting engine, operate accelerator
pedal to check for any binding.
THROTTLE CABLE
REMOVAL
(1) From inside the vehicle, hold up accelerator pedal.
Remove plastic cable retainer (clip) and throttle cable
core wire from upper end of accelerator pedal arm (Fig.
10). Plastic cable retainer (clip) snaps into pedal arm.
(2) Remove the cable core wire at pedal arm.
(3) From inside the vehicle, pinch both sides of the
cable housing retainer tabs (Fig. 10) at the dash
panel. Remove cable housing from dash panel and
pull into the engine compartment.
(4) Remove cable from clip on the engine cylinder
head (valve) cover.
(5) Remove the throttle cable ball end socket at
throttle body linkage (snaps off) (Fig. 11).
(6) Remove throttle cable from throttle body mount-
ing bracket by compressing retainer tabs and pushing
cable through hole in bracket. Remove throttle cable
from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Slide throttle cable through hole in throttle body
bracket until retainer tabs lock into bracket. Connect
cable ball end to throttle body linkage ball (snaps on).
(2) Snap cable into clip on the engine cylinder
head (valve) cover.
(3) Push other end of cable through opening in
dash panel until retaining tabs lock into panel.
(4) From inside drivers compartment, slide throttle
cable core wire into opening in top of accelerator
pedal arm. Push cable retainer (clip) into pedal arm
opening until it snaps in place.
(5) Before starting engine, operate accelerator
pedal to check for any binding.
Fig. 10 Accelerator Pedal MountingÐTypicalFig. 11 Throttle (Accelerator) CableÐTypical
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(4) Inspect ignition coil connections. Verify that
coil secondary cable is firmly connected to coil (Figs.
5or6).(5) Verify that distributor cap is correctly attached
to distributor. Be sure that spark plug cables are
firmly connected to the distributor cap and the spark
plugs in their correct firing order. Be sure that coil
cable is firmly connected to distributor cap and coil.
Be sure that camshaft position sensor wire connector
is firmly connected to harness connector (Figs. 7 or
8). Inspect spark plug condition. Refer to Group 8D,
Ignition System. Connect vehicle to an oscilloscope
and inspect spark events for fouled or damaged spark
plugs or cables.
(6) Verify that generator output wire, generator
connector and ground wire are firmly connected to
the generator (Fig. 9).
(7) Inspect the system ground connections at the
cylinder block behind the engine oil dipstick tube
(Fig. 10).
Fig. 4 PDCÐXJ Models
Fig. 5 Ignition CoilÐ2.5L Engine
Fig. 6 Ignition CoilÐ4.0L Engine
Fig. 7 Distributor and WiringÐ2.5L Engine
Fig. 8 Distributor and WiringÐ4.0L Engine
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IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR TEST
Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor operation can be
tested using special exerciser tool number 7558 (Fig.
42).
CAUTION: Proper safety precautions must be taken
when testing the idle air control motor:
²Set the parking brake and block the drive wheels
²Route all tester cables away from the cooling fans,
drive belt, pulleys and exhaust components
²Provide proper ventilation while operating the en-
gine
²Always return the engine idle speed to normal be-
fore disconnecting the exerciser tool
(1) With the ignition OFF, disconnect the IAC mo-
tor wire connector at throttle body (Fig. 42).
(2) Plug the exerciser tool number 7558 harness
connector into the IAC motor.
(3) Connect the red clip of exerciser tool 7558 to
battery positive terminal. Connect the black clip tonegative battery terminal. The red light on the exer-
ciser tool will flash when the tool is properly con-
nected.
(4) Start engine.
When the switch on the tool is in the HIGH or
LOW position, the light on the tool will flash. This
indicates that voltage pulses are being sent to the
IAC stepper motor.
(5) Move the switch to the HIGH position. The en-
gine speed should increase. Move the switch to the
LOW position. The engine speed should decrease.
(a) If the engine speed changes while using the
exerciser tool, the IAC motor is functioning prop-
erly. Disconnect the exerciser tool and connect the
IAC motor wire connector to the stepper motor.
(b) If the engine speed does not change, turn the
ignition OFF and proceed to step (6). Do not discon-
nect exerciser tool from the IAC motor.
(6) Remove the IAC motor from the throttle body.
Do not remove IAC motor housing from throttle
body.
CAUTION: When checking IAC motor operation with
the motor removed from the throttle body, do not
extend the pintle (Fig. 43) more than 6.35 mm (.250
in). If the pintle is extended more than this amount,
it may separate from the IAC motor. The IAC motor
must be replaced if the pintle separates from the
motor.
(7) With the ignition OFF, cycle the exerciser tool
switch between the HIGH and LOW positions. Ob-
serve the pintle. The pintle should move in-and-out
of the motor.
(a) If the pintle does not move, replace the idle
air control motor. Start the engine and test the re-
placement motor operation as described in step (5).
(b) If the pintle operates properly, check the idle
air control motor bore in the throttle body bore for
blockage and clean as necessary. Reinstall the idle
air control motor and retest. If blockage is not
Fig. 41 Oxygen SensorÐTypical
Fig. 42 IAC Motor TestingÐTypical
Fig. 43 Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor Pintle
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REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the electrical connector from the
sensor.
(2) Remove the sensor from the intake manifold.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the sensor into the intake manifold.
Tighten the sensor to 28 Nzm (20 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Connect the electrical connector to the sensor.
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
For description, operation and removal/installation
procedures, refer to Group 8D, Ignition Systems in
this manual.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The coolant temperature sensor is installed in the
thermostat housing (Fig. 5).
REMOVAL
(1) Drain cooling system until the coolant level is
below the cylinder head. Observe theWARNINGSin
Group 7, Cooling.(2) Disconnect the coolant temperature sensor wire
connector.
(3) Remove the sensor from the thermostat hous-
ing (Fig. 5).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install coolant temperature sensor into the cyl-
inder block. Tighten to 28 Nzm (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Connect the wire connector.
(3) Fill the cooling system. Refer to Group 7, Cool-
ing System.
FUEL FILTER
Refer to the Fuel Delivery System section of this
group for removal/installation procedures.
FUEL INJECTOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Rail Re-
moval in this section.
(2) Remove the clip(s) that retain the fuel injec-
tor(s) to the fuel rail (Fig. 6).
Fig. 3 Sensor LocationÐ2.5L Engine
Fig. 4 Sensor LocationÐ4.0L Engine
Fig. 5 Engine Coolant Temperature SensorÐTypical
Fig. 6 Injector Retaining Clips
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Fig. 11 Aligning To The Second Mark
Fig. 8 Loosening the Adjuster Plug Locknut
Fig. 9 Alignment Marking On Housing
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Fig. 3 Park-Lock Cable
Fig. 4 Park-Lock Adjustment
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Fig. 8 Ignition Switch & Dimmer Switch
Fig. 9 Key/Lock Cylinder Housing
Fig. 10 Key/Lock Cylinder Housing Components
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Fig. 12 Lower Bearing, Adapter, Retainer & Clip
Fig. 13 Key/Lock Cylinder Housing Removal
Fig. 14 Housing/Shroud Attaching Screw
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