Actuator Cable Installation

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Slide the lock lever in the direction shown by the arrow to unlock the adjuster.

Fig 1: Unlocking Adjuster
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Turn the ratchet ring to release lock in the direction shown by the arrow.

Fig 2: Turning Ratchet Ring
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Install the actuator cable to the cruise actuator.
CAUTION:
- Due to the possibility of actuator cable damage, make sure there is no twisting in the cable when installing.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Actuator Cable To Cruise Actuator
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Pass the actuator cable under the accelerator cable.

Fig 4: Routing Actuator Cable
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Install the grommets to the cable bracket.

Fig 5: Installing Grommets To Cable Bracket
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Move the throttle in the direction of the arrow.
Install the end fitting of the actuator cable to the throttle.
CAUTION:
- Due to the possibility of actuator cable damage, make sure there is no twisting in the cable when installing.
  
  Fig 6: Installing End Fitting Of Actuator Cable To Throttle
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To adjust the free play, push or pull the actuator cable directly behind the spring two times.

Fig 7: Adjusting Free Play
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Turn the ratchet ring in the direction shown by the arrow to lock it.

Fig 8: Turning Ratchet Ring
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Slide the lock lever in the direction shown by the arrow to lock the adjuster.

Fig 9: Locking Adjuster
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Install the cover to the cruise actuator.
Install the plug hole plate. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)