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Removal and Installation

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  1. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle lever and bracket.
    1. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle lever.
    2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the bracket.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable From Throttle Lever And Bracket
      G01391239Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the pedal.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable From Pedal
    G01391240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. CAUTION: Do not pull the accelerator cable out by the cable housing.
  4. Remove the accelerator cable.
    1. Remove the bracket bolt.
    2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the air cleaner outlet tube.
    3. Remove the accelerator cable from the dash panel.
      Fig 3: Removing Accelerator Cable
      G01391241Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: To ease installation, remove the grommet from the throttle lever and install it onto the accelerator cable end.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.