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Removal and Installation

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  1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Disconnect the speed control actuator electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Speed Control Actuator Electrical Connector
    G03276635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the speed control cable cap from the speed control actuator.
    • Push in the locking arm on the speed control cable cap then rotate the cap counterclockwise.
      Fig 2: Removing Speed Control Cable Cap From Speed Control Actuator
      G03276636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the speed control cable.
    1. Press the spring retainer.
    2. Slide the core wire end out of the speed control actuator pulley and remove the speed control cable.
      Fig 3: Removing Speed Control Cable
      G03276637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the speed control actuator bracket bolt and remove the servo.
    Fig 4: Removing Speed Control Actuator Bracket Bolt & Removing Servo
    G03276638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the bolts and separate the speed control actuator bracket from the speed control actuator.
    Fig 5: Removing Speed Control Actuator Bracket From Speed Control Actuator
    G03276639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. NOTE: Make sure the rubber seal is fully seated onto the speed control cable cap.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.