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How To: Fix a Sticking Accelerator Cable Throttle Body, replace TPS Sensor & Adjust Throttle Cable.

537,836 views October 25, 2013 20:42

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ChannelDaniel Scheer

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Is the accelerator pedal on your Mercury Villager or Nissan Quest sticking, hard to push down, or feeling sticky when you try to accelerate? In this video, we provide a complete step-by-step DIY guide to fixing a stuck throttle cable assembly and restoring smooth pedal feel!

Because the Mercury Villager and Nissan Quest were co-developed on the exact same platform, the mechanical layout, throttle body assembly, and adjustment procedures shown in this video apply directly to both minivans.

🔧 In This Video, You’ll Learn:

How to properly clean a dirty, carbon-fouled throttle body assembly and butterfly valve.

How to remove and replace the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS).

Step-by-step instructions for adjusting and setting the proper tension on the accelerator cable.

How to eliminate sticky pedal feel, hesitations, and rough throttle response for good.

🛠️ Parts & Tools Featured:

Throttle Body / Carburetor Cleaner Spray

Replacement Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)

Basic Socket Set & Screwdrivers

Shop Towels & Soft Bristle Brush

💬 Is your gas pedal sticking or causing jerky acceleration? Drop your van's year and model in the comments below if you run into any questions during the repair!

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#MercuryVillager #NissanQuest #ThrottleBody #StickyGasPedal #TPSreplacement #CarMaintenance #HowToInAFew

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Daniel Scheer published this 20:42 video tutorial on October 25, 2013. It has been watched 537,836 times on YouTube.

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