2000 Honda S2000FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Throttle Cable Removal/Installation

  1. Fully open the throttle valve, then remove the throttle cable (A) from the throttle link (B).
    Fig 1: View Of Throttle Cable
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  2. Remove the cable housing (C) from the cable bracket (D).
  3. Remove the nuts (A), then remove the accelerator pedal (B) along with the throttle cable (C) and the actuator cable (D).
    Fig 2: Removing Cable Housing From Cable Bracket With Torque Specifications
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  4. Pull the throttle cable (C) and the actuator cable (D) out toward the passenger compartment.
  5. Remove the throttle cable (A) and the actuator cable (B) from the accelerator pedal bracket (C).
    Fig 3: Removing Throttle Cable And Actuator Cable From Accelerator Pedal Bracket
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  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  7. After installing, start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
  8. Hold the cable sheath, removing all slack from the cable.
  9. Turn the adjusting nut (A) until it is 3 mm (1/8 in.) away from the cable bracket (B).
    Fig 4: Adjusting Nut Turning Distance With Torque Specifications
    G03692807Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Tighten the locknut (C). The cable free play should now be 4-6 mm (3/16-1/4 in.). If free play is not within specs, loosen the locknut, turn the adjusting nut until the free play is as specified, then retighten the locknut.
  11. With the cable properly adjusted, check the throttle valve to be sure it opens fully when you push the accelerator pedal to the floor. Also check the throttle valve to be sure it returns to the idle position whenever you release the accelerator pedal.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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