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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJAGUAR2003XK8 2D COUPEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMACCELERATION CONTROLACCELERATION CONTROLACCELERATOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT - GENERAL PROCEDURES
2003 Jaguar XK8 2D Coupe
Accelerator Cable Adjustment - General Procedures
2003 Jaguar XK8 2D CoupeSECTION Accelerator Cable Adjustment - General Procedures
Special Tools
| Tool Illustration | Tool Name | Tool Number |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerator cable adjustment tool | 310-101 |
NOTE:
Right-hand drive vehicles shown, left-hand drive vehicles similar.
- Make sure the kickdown plunger is fully seated to the retaining stud shoulder.
- Remove the driver side bulkhead cover.
- Open the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor cover.
- Release the APP sensor cover retaining clip.
- Open the APP sensor cover.
- Tension the accelerator cable.
- Remove the accelerator outer cable retaining clip.
- Tension the accelerator cable
NOTE: Make sure 14 teeth are visible on the outer cable. - Install the accelerator outer cable retaining clip.
- Install the special tool to the APP sensor.
- Using the special tool adjust the accelerator cable.
- Slowly press the accelerator pedal through kickdown to the floor, and hold for five seconds.
- Release the accelerator pedal.
- Make sure the APP sensor cam is at the idle position.
- Remove the special tool.
- Close the APP sensor cover.
- Install the driver side bulkhead cover.
CAUTION:
The accelerator cable must be adjusted by pressing the accelerator pedal. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect cable adjustment.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.