2004 Honda Pilot EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Throttle Cable Removal/Installation

  1. Remove the intake manifold cover (see INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL & INSTALLATION ).
  2. Fully open the throttle valve, then remove the throttle cable (A) from the throttle link (B).
    Fig 1: Removing The Throttle Cable From The Throttle Link
    G01464212Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Loosen the locknut (C), and remove the cable adjuster (D) from the cable bracket (E).
  4. Remove the throttle cable (A) from the accelerator pedal (B).
    Fig 2: Removing The Throttle Cable From The Accelerator Pedal
    G01464213Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Pull off the throttle cable from the vehicle.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  7. Remove any slack from the cable while holding the cable adjuster.
  8. Turn the adjusting nut (A) until it is 3 mm (1/8 in.) away from the cable bracket (B).
    Fig 3: Turning The Adjusting Nut Until It Is 3 Mm (1/8 In.) Away From The Cable Bracket
    G01464214Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Tighten the locknut (C). The cable deflection should be 10-12 mm (3/8-1/2 in.). If deflection is not within spec, readjust the nuts.
  10. After the cable is adjusted properly, check the throttle valve to see whether it is able to fully open and close smoothly.
  11. Install the intake manifold cover (see INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL & INSTALLATION ).
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