2006 Honda Element LX, 2.4 YH2, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Throttle Cable Removal/Installation

  1. Remove the intake manifold cover (see step  3 on page 9-3).
  2. Fully open the throttle valve, then remove the throttle cable (A) from the throttle link (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Throttle Cable From Throttle Link
    G03677769Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the cable housing (C) from the cable bracket (D).
  4. Remove the throttle cable (A) from the accelerator pedal (B).
    Fig 2: Removing Throttle Cable From Accelerator Pedal
    G03677770Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal.
  6. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 RPM without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
  7. Hold the cable, removing all slack from it.
  8. Set the cable on the bracket (A). Adjust the adjusting nut (B) so that its free play is 0 mm.
    Fig 3: Setting Cable On Bracket And Adjusting Cable Free Play And Torque Specifications
    G03677771Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Position the adjusting nut on the other side of the bracket, then tighten the locknut (C).
  10. Check the throttle cable free play (see RESONATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
  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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