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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2009S2000 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISINTAKE AIR SYSTEMTHROTTLE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

2009 Honda S2000 Base

Throttle Cable Removal/Installation

2009 Honda S2000 BaseSECTION Throttle Cable Removal/Installation

Remove the throttle cable cover (see THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
Fully open the throttle valve, then remove the throttle cable (A) from the throttle link (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Cable From Throttle Link
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Remove the cable housing (C) from the cable bracket (D).
Remove the throttle cable (A) from the accelerator pedal (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Cable & Accelerator Pedal
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Install the cable in the reverse order of removal.
Hold the cable, removing all slack from it.
Set the cable on the bracket (A). Turn the adjusting nut (B) so that its free play is 0 mm.

Fig 3: Setting Cable On Bracket With Torque Specifications
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Position the adjusting nut on the other side of the bracket, then tighten the locknut (C).
Check the throttle cable free play (see THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
With the cable properly adjusted, check the throttle link to be sure it opens fully when you push the accelerator pedal to the floor. Also check the throttle link to be sure it returns whenever you release the accelerator pedal.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• 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.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.