Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
Remove the auto cruise cable adjustment clip (A).
Remove the auto cruise cable retaining grommet (B) from the bracket.

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Adjustment Clip & Retaining Grommet
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Manually open the throttle body to the Wide Open throttle (W.O.T) position and disconnect the throttle cable from the throttle lever.

Fig 2: Opening Throttle Body
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WARNING:
Damage to the auto cruise cable or the accelerator cable may result if the throttle lever is rotated by lifting up on the cable.

When connecting the auto cruise cable from the throttle lever, rotate the throttle lever only by lifting up on the lever itself.