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Old May 31, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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Anyone know how to remove the throttle cables from the switch housing on a Heritage. Thanks.
 
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Old May 31, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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Loosen both cables at the adjuster nuts. Break open the switch housing and you'll see how the 2 cables are routed around the inside edge of the grip. There are very small round brass things that hold the cables on,VERY carefully remove the brass thingy's (they will get away from you) and the cables will be free.
 
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Old May 31, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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Thanks...I've gotten that far. I need to remove the cable from the switch housing.
 
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Old May 31, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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If I remember correctly, there's a snap ring on the inside of the switch housing. I don't think you remove it but depress it enough to slide the cable housing from the switch housing. Sorry, but it's been a while since I changed the cables on my Softail.
 
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Old May 31, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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Oldgeezers right! The cables them self pop out of the housing.
 
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Old May 31, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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I always just pulled on them hard. They should pop out.
 
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I always just pulled on them hard. They should pop out.
Same here.
 
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Just did mine tonight (again). Pull hard, they'll come out.
 
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