Adjusting and replacing the throttle cable (Kalina 1118)

If the throttle valve does not open fully (the engine does not give full power) or is closing (unstable idle speed), first try adjusting the throttle cable. If the throttle actuator adjustment does not allow the throttle valve to be fully opened or closed, or if the actuator sticks, replace the throttle actuator cable.

To adjust and replace the throttle cable on your car, you will need: two 13 mm wrenches, Phillips-head and flat-head screwdrivers.

1. To visually check the movement of the throttle valve, loosen the mounting clamp and disconnect the air supply pipe from the throttle assembly pipe (see "Removal and installation the throttle assembly").



2. With the accelerator pedal fully depressed (an assistant should do this) check the position of the throttle valve - it should be fully open.



3. When the accelerator pedal is released, the throttle valve should be completely closed. Otherwise, the throttle actuator must be adjusted.





4. To adjust the throttle valve if the valve does not close completely, loosen the tightening of nut 1 and, by tightening nut 2, ensure that the throttle valve closes completely. If the throttle valve does not open fully, loosen nut 2 and, by tightening nut 1, ensure that the throttle valve opens fully. Then tighten the nut that was loosened.



5. To replace the throttle drive cable, remove the safety clip from the throttle assembly sector by prying it off with a screwdriver.



6. Remove the cable end from the sector groove and disconnect the cable from the throttle assembly.





7. Slide the protective cap off the throttle cable end.



8. Loosen the nuts securing the throttle cable housing to the bracket...



9. ... completely unscrew the front nut from the tip and remove the throttle cable from the bracket slot.



10. Remove the throttle cable from the retainer on the engine...





11. ...and remove the second throttle cable retainer from the bracket hole on the transmission.



12. Slide the throttle cable housing forward...



13. ...and remove the throttle cable sheath damper from the hole in the front shield.

14. In the passenger compartment, under the instrument panel, remove the throttle cable end from the pedal lever pin by sliding it off the pin with a screwdriver.



15. Remove the throttle cable into the engine compartment.

16. Install the throttle cable onto the vehicle in the reverse order of removal.

17. Adjust the throttle actuator (see pp. 2-4).