Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

ALL ENGINES

Hold the accelerator pedal in place and disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator pedal and shaft.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable From Accelerator Pedal And Shaft
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Remove the accelerator cable from the bulkhead.
From inside the vehicle, compress the retaining tabs on the cable end and remove the cable from the bulkhead.

Fig 2: Removing Accelerator Cable From Bulkhead
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Remove the engine air cleaner (ACL) and outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Depress the tab and remove the accelerator control splash shield.

Fig 3: Removing Accelerator Control Splash Shield
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Remove the accelerator cable from the throttle body cam.

Fig 4: Removing Accelerator Cable From Throttle Body Cam
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4.6L ENGINES

Remove the accelerator cable from the clip.

Fig 5: Removing Accelerator Cable From Clip (4.6L Engine)
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5.4L AND 6.8L ENGINES

Remove the accelerator cable from the clip.

Fig 6: Removing Accelerator Cable From Clip (5.4L And 6.8L Engines)
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ALL ENGINES

Compress the retaining tabs on the accelerator cable and remove the cable from the bracket.

Fig 7: Removing Accelerator Cable From Bracket
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.