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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2001HIGHLANDER 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISCRUISE CONTROLTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
On-Vehicle Inspection
2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION On-Vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK PLAY OF ACCELERATOR AUTO DRIVE CABLE ASSEMBLY (1MZ-FE)
a. Push the wire into the cable so as not to move the throttle link and put a mark on the position shown in the illustration.
b. Pull the wire and check the moved distance of the mark.
2. ADJUST PLAY IN ACCELERATOR AUTO DRIVE CABLE ASSEMBLY (1MZ-FE)
a. Changing the double nut position shown by the arrows, adjust the play to the standard value.
Standard: 2 - 6 mm (0.079 - 0.236 in.)
3. CHECK PLAY OF ACCELERATOR AUTO DRIVE CABLE ASSEMBLY (2AZ-FE)
a. Push the wire into the cable so as not to move the throttle link and put a mark on the position shown in the illustration.
b. Pull the wire and check the moved distance of the mark.
4. ADJUST PLAY IN ACCELERATOR AUTO DRIVE CABLE ASSEMBLY (2AZ-FE)
a. Charging the double nut position shown by the arrows, adjust the play to the standard value.
Standard: 2 - 6 mm (0.079 - 0.236 in.)
5. ADJUST PLAY IN ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (2AZ-FE)
a. Remove the cruise control actuator cover and adjust the play in the accelerator control cable assembly by changing the double nut position.
1. CHECK PLAY OF ACCELERATOR AUTO DRIVE CABLE ASSEMBLY (1MZ-FE)
a. Push the wire into the cable so as not to move the throttle link and put a mark on the position shown in the illustration.
b. Pull the wire and check the moved distance of the mark.
2. ADJUST PLAY IN ACCELERATOR AUTO DRIVE CABLE ASSEMBLY (1MZ-FE)
a. Changing the double nut position shown by the arrows, adjust the play to the standard value.
Standard: 2 - 6 mm (0.079 - 0.236 in.)
3. CHECK PLAY OF ACCELERATOR AUTO DRIVE CABLE ASSEMBLY (2AZ-FE)
a. Push the wire into the cable so as not to move the throttle link and put a mark on the position shown in the illustration.
b. Pull the wire and check the moved distance of the mark.
4. ADJUST PLAY IN ACCELERATOR AUTO DRIVE CABLE ASSEMBLY (2AZ-FE)
a. Charging the double nut position shown by the arrows, adjust the play to the standard value.
Standard: 2 - 6 mm (0.079 - 0.236 in.)
5. ADJUST PLAY IN ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (2AZ-FE)
a. Remove the cruise control actuator cover and adjust the play in the accelerator control cable assembly by changing the double nut position.
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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.