Cruise Control: Adjustments

1996 Volkswagen Jetta (1H2) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Adjustments

Fig. 1 Throttle Control Element Adjusting:




1. Remove trim panels and covers necessary to access throttle control element, near throttle pedal.
2. Release adjusting sleeve (2), Fig. 1 by turning counter clockwise, then pushing forward.
3. Ensure throttle cable (3) is properly adjusted, pedal is fully returned and throttle control element (1) is fully released.
4. Pull adjusting sleeve to rear until free play is removed then lock sleeve to element by turning clockwise.
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