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Removal and Installation

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VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE 

  1. Disconnect the speed control cable from the throttle control linkage and bracket.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Speed Control Cable From Throttle Control Linkage And Bracket
    G01391279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L (4V) ENGINE 

  2. Disconnect the speed control cable from the throttle control linkage and bracket.
    1. Disconnect the cable from the throttle control linkage.
    2. Squeeze the tabs and disconnect the speed control cable from the bracket
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Speed Control Cable From Throttle Control Linkage And Bracket
      G01391280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    ALL VEHICLES 

  3. Release the speed control cable cap.
    1. Depress the speed control cable cap retaining tab.
    2. Rotate the speed control cable cap.
      Fig 3: Releasing Speed Control Cable Cap
      G01391281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the speed control cable.
    1. Depress the spring retainer.
    2. Slide the core wire end out of the speed control servo pulley and remove the speed control cable.
      Fig 4: Removing Speed Control Cable
      G01391282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.