Speed Control Cable: Removal

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

Remove the screws and the engine cover.

Fig 1: Removing Engine Cover
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Position the air cleaner resonator aside.
1. Remove the nut.
2. Position the air cleaner resonator aside.
Fig 2: Positioning Air Cleaner Resonator Aside
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Position the speed control actuator cable aside.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Disconnect the speed control actuator cable from the throttle lever.
Fig 3: Positioning Speed Control Actuator Cable Aside
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Depress the locking tab and rotate the speed control actuator cable cap to remove.

Fig 4: Removing Speed Control Actuator Cable Cap
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Disconnect the speed control actuator cable from the speed control servo pulley.
1. Gently push the retaining spring.
2. Disconnect the speed control actuator cable slug from the speed control servo pulley.
Fig 5: Disconnecting Speed Control Actuator Cable From Speed Control Servo Pulley
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