Throttle pedal

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The throttle pedal used on the GTM Libra is specially designed for the Libra and mounts on the side of the standard K Series Rover Metro pedal box as shown in the diagram.

Assembly

The throttle pedal mounts through an existing captive 8mm nut on the side of the standard K Series Rover Metro pedal box. Using a standard 8mm diameter 50mm long bolt, mount the throttle pedal to the K Series Rover Metro pedal box with 2 standard washers either side the throttle pedal and lock of the 8mm bolts on the inside of the pedal box to prevent it coming undone with a standard 8mm nut.

Make sure that the throttle pedal runs freely and grease the bearing surfaces. Mount up the throttle cable and switch racket T0703 to the standard K Series pedal box as shown on the drawing using one 8mm diameter 20mm long set bolt and 8mm washer. This bolt bolts through into the capped nut already on the pedal box assembly. This bracket mounts up the throttle off normal switch if you are using an early 1400cc GTI engine. It also forms a stop for the throttle pedal and mounts up the throttle cable. There are 2 holes for the throttle cable to go through and choose the one that matches the movement on your throttle body.

The throttle cable runs under the driver's side carpet from the throttle pedal down the side of the sill and through the box section that supports the front edge of the seat runners. The cable then goes across to the corner of the floor where it meets the petrol tank moulding approximately 40mm from the side of the tank towards the centre of the car. The cable then runs under the engine up and across to the throttle body.

It is extremely important that the throttle runs freely and make sure that you have not got any tight bends or restrictions to the cable. On the throttle there is a small hole to enable you to fit a spring between it and the old throttle off normal switch bracket attached to the standard K Series Rover Metro pedal box assembly. The standard Austin Rover spring is appropriate.