Throttle cable (Opel Vectra B)

The throttle cable connects the gas pedal and the throttle valve of the injection system. Its biggest drawback: it is very sensitive to bending, which you should pay special attention to when installing.

Unhook the plastic throttle cable nipple at the top end of the gas pedal and pull the cable up.

Open the hood. Remove the plastic terminal behind the brake booster on the front wall and pull the throttle cable out completely.

Press the clamp on the ball head of the front end of the throttle cable and remove.



Disconnect the throttle cable from the throttle linkage and from the counter support.

When installing, lightly lubricate the ball head of the cable.

Adjusting the throttle cable

The throttle cable should always be installed without tension, i.e. with some allowance.

Have your assistant fully depress the gas pedal.

Remove the bracket on the mounting bracket.

Bring the throttle valve to the full throttle position by pulling on the cable housing.



Insert the locking clip into the corresponding notch in the groove segment at the end of the throttle cable housing.

Check: In the idle position, the throttle cable should have some clearance. When the gas pedal is fully depressed, the injection system should create a full throttle position.

If the gas pedal travel is not sufficient, it should be adjusted accordingly using the screw at the top of the gas pedal.