1999 Renault Clio Accelerator Cable

1999 RENAULT CLIO
125,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BALLKTRAINOR
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The accelerator cable in my car recently snapped. I have ordered a new one and would love any advice as to the best way to replace it myself. it seems simple enough but if a take out the old one and run into difficulties im pretty screwed
Jan 3, 2009 at 7:11 AM
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DAVE H
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unscrew tensioner and unclip cable from throttle body ....inside vehicle under dash, unclip cable end off pedal bracket .. push cable through the firewall .. you may need to use a screwdriver to pry out seal plug .. and remove old cable, taking note of the routing for replacing with new ?
Jan 29, 2009 at 1:42 PM
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BALLKTRAINOR
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thanks for reply but i did it about 3 weeks ago. all went well anyway. thanks again
Feb 4, 2009 at 2:48 AM
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