S1 throttle cable fitting instructions

[SteveJB]

After an incident with a badger & a boot (long story) I need to fit a new throttle cable.
Cable has arrived from elise parts but now the fun starts.

Does anyone have instructions on how to fit a new throttle cable on an S1?

The more idiot proof the better.

Thanks

steven

[Dominic]

After an incident with a badger & a boot (long story)

[tut]

Can not find a step by step Steven, normally SELOC tech has one, but this will give you an idea.

tut

I'm not aware of anyone having done a guide for this particular task but there might be one out there somewhere. From memory when I did mine years ago, from the engine bay the cable runs down underneath the sump (through a 'p' clip) and then comes into the cockpit and runs along the central tunnel before looping round to the accelerator pedal linkage assembly. You'll need to undo the central divider between the seats to access the cable and be careful when reassembling it not to trap the new cable or any of the wiring harness and gear cables that run along there too. You'll need to remove the footwell divider too and the engine undertray obviously. Not a particularly difficult job but it will take a while and can be quite painful adopting the classic Lotus position...flat on your back, head in the footwell with your feet in the air!

[jimbo]

Mine needs done as well, the throttle has been sticking on recently and that's so not cool in traffic! Craig said MMC would quote about 3 hours for the job, so maybe if I'm feeling brave come spring I'll have a go myself...