Mazda 6 Quiz
Fuel and emission control systems

Accelerator cable inspection/adjustment

In this manual: Fuel and emission control systems
General information — 42Engine — 23Lubrication system — 10Cooling system — 9Fuel and emission control systems — 161Engine electrical system — 17Clutch — 21Manual transaxle — 10Automatic transaxle — 110Front and rear axles — 20Steering system — 15Braking system — 104Suspension — 34Body — 201Body electrical system — 287Heater and air conditioner systems — 89Technical data — 1Special tools — 1
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Tightening torque found on this page

1. Verify that the throttle valve is closed.

2. Pull the accelerator cable in the directions of A and B, and measure the free play.

  • If not as specified, adjust by turning locknut C.
Free play
1.0-3.0 mm {0.04-0.11 in} Tightening torpue 9.8-14.7 N·m {100-150 kgf·cm, 87-130 in·lbf}

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