How to Remove and Install the Accelerator Cable on an Acura TL?

For the removal and installation of the accelerator cable on 2003 and earlier models, start by disconnecting the negative battery terminal and then rotate the throttle lever cam to disengage the cable end plug. Loosen the accelerator cable locknut, disengage the cable from the bracket, and detach it from clamps or guides back to the firewall. Locate the cable connection at the top of the accelerator pedal and disconnect it, then remove the nuts securing the accelerator cable grommet and mounting flange to the firewall and pull the cable through. The installation is the reverse of removal, and for adjustment, rotate the throttle cam to measure cable deflection. If needed, adjust by turning the adjustment nut.For 2004 and later models, disconnect the negative battery terminal and remove the APP sensor cover bolts to uncover the accelerator cable. Loosen the accelerator cable locknut, rotate the throttle lever cam to disengage the cable, and disconnect the cable from the pedal arm. Remove the nuts securing the accelerator cable grommet and mounting flange, and pull the cable through the firewall. Reinstallation is the reverse, ensuring to check and adjust the accelerator cable before installing the cover.For the adjustment, with the throttle cam closed, measure cable deflection between the bracket and cam. If incorrect, adjust using the adjustment nut. After adjusting, have an assistant depress and release the accelerator pedal while you verify the throttle cam's movement. If needed, readjust the cable. Once the adjustment is complete, install the cover.

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Acura TL Accelerator Cable

The Acura TL Accelerator Cable allows the driver to convert pedal pressure to precise throttle movement for precise engine response during every commute. Running from the pedal to the throttle plate on carburetor-equipped engines, this slender housing made of steel wires is the direct messenger to the venturi to suck in more air and fuel when you push down, which makes combustion go more intense instantaneously. Early TL sedans applied a traditional single-strand Accelerator Cable that opened the throttle mechanically, while the later years retained the same layout but replaced it with smoother sheathing and better strands for lighter pedal feel, which was met with approval by many Acura drivers. Regardless of the year of production, the Accelerator Cable functions by drawing the throttle plate open, exposing additional passages, which in turn allows the venturi to draw additional fuel from the float bowl for a richer mixture under load. A strong outer casing is resistant to fraying, and a fitting at the other end allows the owner to take out slack that might dull response. Because the Accelerator Cable is still entirely mechanical, the feedback is predictable, a feature that is still praised by many Acura enthusiasts, making this Accelerator Cable a simple but vital link in every TL powertrain.

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Q: How to Remove and Install the Accelerator Cable on an Acura TL?
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For the removal and installation of the accelerator cable on 2003 and earlier models, start by disconnecting the negative battery terminal and then rotate the throttle lever cam to disengage the cable end plug. Loosen the accelerator cable locknut, disengage the cable from the bracket, and detach it from clamps or guides back to the firewall. Locate the cable connection at the top of the accelerator pedal and disconnect it, then remove the nuts securing the accelerator cable grommet and mounting flange to the firewall and pull the cable through. The installation is the reverse of removal, and for adjustment, rotate the throttle cam to measure cable deflection. If needed, adjust by turning the adjustment nut.For 2004 and later models, disconnect the negative battery terminal and remove the APP sensor cover bolts to uncover the accelerator cable. Loosen the accelerator cable locknut, rotate the throttle lever cam to disengage the cable, and disconnect the cable from the pedal arm. Remove the nuts securing the accelerator cable grommet and mounting flange, and pull the cable through the firewall. Reinstallation is the reverse, ensuring to check and adjust the accelerator cable before installing the cover.For the adjustment, with the throttle cam closed, measure cable deflection between the bracket and cam. If incorrect, adjust using the adjustment nut. After adjusting, have an assistant depress and release the accelerator pedal while you verify the throttle cam's movement. If needed, readjust the cable. Once the adjustment is complete, install the cover.