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Removal And Installation

  1. Remove the bolt, pin-type retainers and the accelerator control cover shield.
    • To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
  2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body.
  3. Squeeze the tabs and remove the accelerator cable from the bracket.
  4. Fig 1: Accelerator Cable Tabs
    GF0025529Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the nuts and the accelerator cable-to-valve cover stud bolt brackets.
    • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  6. Remove the cable from the accelerator pedal.
  7. Fig 2: Cable At Accelerator Pedal
    GF0020587Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the accelerator cable grommet from the dash panel.
  9. Remove the accelerator cable.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.