Accelerator pedal clip

[CRUZE 418]

Where exactly does this clip go? Clip 14-01-8 . What does it do, it was hanging on the shaft when I disassembled the assy. for blast and paint. Really wasn't doing anything, I believe that whoever assembled it the last time didn't know either. Hope the photo loads.

 

[AndyF]

It holds the cable to the bracket. If you don't have the clip then the throttle cable is going to move around and maybe pull out.

 

[CRUZE 418]

If the pictures load, look closely, plastic plug stops any departure for the ball. C- clip holds the cable end through a grommet in firewall bracket. May have to look another car up to solve this problem .

 

[CRUZE 418]

Of course, the other photo will not load, sorry.

 

[John Martin]

14-01-8 goes over the shaft of the accelerator pedal pivot and will line up with a hole on the bracket that bolts to the firewall.

 

[CRUZE 418]

Sorry, but I just do not see it. Going to try and get another picture. You mean to clip it over this part of the shaft in front of this hole?

 

[John Martin]

Sorry for such a bad drawing. Hope it helps even a little.

 

[John Martin]

Hopefully this is a little more helpful.

 

[CRUZE 418]

Ok, there are 3 possible ways for that clip to attach to the hole. Here are the pictures. Which one do you like? You have good computer skills, I only have my phone. Thank you for your help.!

 

[John Martin]

Unrestored

 

[CRUZE 418]

Ok John, got it! Can't really tell that it does something, on or off. Do you know? Does not seem to have much friction.

 

[John Martin]

Ok John, got it! Can't really tell that it does something, on or off. Do you know? Does not seem to have much friction.

I think it’s supposed to take up any slack in the pivot shaft.

 

[CRUZE 418]

Ok. Think it may have been over engineered. I thank you so much for helping me out with this! It may have been in properly when I took it apart. It just did not seem correct to me. It's together now.
Thank you again
Greg

 

[mbaird]

I never could figure out the purpose of it. Seems a bit weak to provide any tension .
Its like a random part they tossed in !