Accelerator Cable
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon, 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1983 Volkswagen Quantum, 1983 Volkswagen Pickup, and 1983 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Check and adjust idle and maximum speed before making cable adjustments.
Place accelerator pedal in full throttle position. Adjust accelerator cable with adjusting nuts until pump lever freely contacts stop. See Figure . Be sure ball pin on pump lever is pointing upward and touching end of elongated hole. Accelerator cable should be attached at upper hole in bracket.