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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2006PILOT EX, 3.5 YF1, J35Z1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMINTAKE AIR SYSTEMTHROTTLE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF1, J35Z1

Throttle Cable Removal/Installation

2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF1, J35Z1SECTION Throttle Cable Removal/Installation

Remove the throttle cable cover (see step 1 in THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
Fully open the throttle link, then remove the throttle cable (A) from the throttle link (B).

Fig 1: Removing Throttle Cable From Throttle Link
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the cable housing (C) from the cable bracket (D).
Remove the throttle cable (A) from the accelerator pedal (B).

Fig 2: Removing Throttle Cable From Accelerator Pedal
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the cable in the reverse order of removal.
Hold the cable, removing all slack from it.
Set the cable on the bracket (A).
Turn the adjusting nut (B) until its free play is 0 in. (0 mm).

Fig 3: Setting Cable On Bracket With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Position the adjusting nut on the other side of the bracket, then tighten the locknut (C).
Check the throttle cable free play (see step 2 in THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
With the cable properly adjusted, check the throttle link to be sure it opens fully when you push the accelerator pedal to the floor. Also check the throttle link to be sure it returns whenever you release the accelerator pedal.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.