Removal and adjusting the starter cable (Opel Kadett D)

The cable operates the starting flap. The new design is that a bimetallic spring is placed on the air flap shaft, which reacts to the ambient air temperature, regulating the closing moment of the air flap. This means that at low temperatures the flap closes more. At temperatures above +17°C, even with the starting cable fully extended, the flap is slightly open.



Clamp the starter cable sleeve so that it protrudes by 15 mm.

Insert the cable into the throttle lever clamp roller.



Clamp a 4mm drill bit as shown in the picture

Secure the cable to the clamp roller.

Remove the drill.



Press the pull-out damper control button and make sure that the fully pressed button springs back by 0.5-1.5 mm.





Check for play between the curved washer and the sliding shoe and the cable tension. If not, repeat the adjustment.