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Removal And Installation

  1. If equipped, remove the watershield.
    • Remove the screw.
    • Remove the 2 pin-type retainers.
  2. Fig 1: Identifying Pin-Type Retainers
    GF0040276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the speed control cable from the throttle body linkage.
    • Rotate the throttle body linkage and disconnect the speed control cable end by pushing forward.
  4. Fig 2: Locating Speed Control Cable
    GF0040277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the speed control cable away from the throttle body bracket retaining ring.
  6. Fig 3: Positioning Speed Control Cable
    GF0040278Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the speed control cable from the throttle body bracket.
    • Using a suitable tool, remove the retaining ring from the throttle body bracket.
  8. Fig 4: Locating Retaining Ring
    GF0040279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the speed control cable from the retaining clips.
  10. Fig 5: Locating Retaining Clips
    GF0040280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the speed control actuator electrical connector.
  12. Fig 6: Locating Speed Control Actuator Electrical Connector
    GF0040281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the 3 bolts and the speed control actuator.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  14. Fig 7: Locating Speed Control Actuator Bolts With Torque Specifications
    GF0040282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Press the locking tab and rotate the speed control cable cover counterclockwise to remove.
  16. Fig 8: Accelerator Cable Bracket Locking Tab
    GF0025566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the speed control cable from the speed control actuator pulley.
    1. Press the spring retainer.
    2. Slide the core wire end out of the speed control actuator pulley and disconnect the speed control actuator cable.
  18. Fig 9: Speed Control Cable At Speed Control Actuator Pulley
    GF0025567Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: A new speed control cable must be installed.
    NOTE: Make sure downward pressure is applied to the speed control actuator cable cover prior to rotating it clockwise.
  19. To install, reverse the removal procedure.