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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE — Harness / Accelerator cable / Steps After Installation

B2-36prose procedure

V6 (K8-ZE) engine harness layout.

Harness

Connect the harness connectors shown.

Accelerator cable

  1. 1
    Install the accelerator cable.
    Close-up of the accelerator cable installation at the throttle body; callout A points to the adjustment nuts used to set the cable deflection.
  2. 2
    Adjust the cable deflection by turning nuts A.
    Free play: 1-3mm {0.04-0.11in}
Accelerator cable free play
1-3mm {0.04-0.11in}

Steps After Installation

  1. 1
    Install the timing belt. (Refer to page B2-13.)
  2. 2
    Fill the radiator with the specified amount and type of engine coolant. (Refer to section E2.)
  3. 3
    Start the engine and (1) check the engine oil and engine coolant leakage. (2) check the ignition timing and idle speed. (Refer to pages B2-8,9.) (3) check the operation of the emission control system. (Refer to section F2.)
  4. 4
    Recheck the engine coolant and oil levels.

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