Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

VEHICLES WITH 2.3L ENGINE

Remove the bolts and the accelerator control splash shield.

Fig 1: Removing Bolts And Accelerator Control Splash Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the speed control cable.
1. Disconnect the cable from the throttle lever.
2. Press the tabs and separate the speed control cable from the intake manifold.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Speed Control Cable
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VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINE

Disconnect the air cleaner outlet tube from the throttle body.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Air Cleaner Outlet Tube From Throttle Body
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Remove the bolt and the accelerator control splash shield.

Fig 4: Removing Accelerator Control Splash Shield
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Disconnect the speed control cable and remove the cable from the bracket.

Fig 5: Removing Cable From Bracket
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VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINE

Remove the bolts and the accelerator control splash shield.

Fig 6: Removing Accelerator Control Splash Shield
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Separate the speed control cable from the intake manifold.
1. Disconnect the cable from the throttle lever.
2. Press the locking tabs and separate the speed control cable from the intake manifold.
  
  Fig 7: Separating Speed Control Cable From Intake Manifold
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

ALL VEHICLES

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 8: Removing Speed Control Cable Cap From Speed Control Actuator
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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 9: Removing Speed Control Cable
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Make sure the rubber seal is fully seated onto the speed control cable cap.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.