Contents: Removal ↡ Installation ↡
Caution! The gas control cable is very sensitive to bending and therefore must be handled with particular care during installation. A single slight bend can lead to its subsequent breakage during vehicle operation. Therefore, bent cables should not be used during installation.
Removal
1. Remove the guide element (30/5). First pull the plastic nipple out of it.
2. Unhook the gas control cable (30). To do this, pull the cable drive out through the slot in the rocker lever (32/6). Squeeze the plastic spring clamp (30/4) and pull the cable out on the support (32/3).
3. Remove the protective cover under the control panel.
4. Unhook the cable drive fastening on the accelerator lever. To do this, pull out the holder with the spacer bolt.
5. Press the gas cable out from the inside of the car. Do not push out the rubber bushing.
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6. Remove the throttle cable as a kit.
Installation
1. Lubricate the throttle cable between the guide element and the tip with Mercedes-000 989 87 5110 anti-corrosion grease.
2. Check the rubber bushing for damage and porosity, otherwise replace it.
3. Route the gas control cable into the interior of the vehicle and attach it to the accelerator pedal lever.
4. Install the protective cover under the control panel.
5. Insert the throttle control cable through the hole in the support, press it into the support and secure it.
6. Hang the gas control cable together with the guide element. Make sure that the plastic nipple is fixed in the guide element.
7. Adjust the throttle control cable.