Removal and Installation

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

Disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator pedal.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable From Accelerator Pedal
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Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Detach the accelerator cable from the routing clip.

Fig 2: Detaching Accelerator Cable From Routing Clip
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Squeeze the accelerator cable lock tabs on the inside of the passenger compartment and push the accelerator cable into the engine compartment.

Fig 3: Pushing Accelerator Cable Into Engine Compartment
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Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle lever to remove the accelerator cable.
1. Rotate the throttle body cam forward.
2. Slide the accelerator cable end from the throttle body cam.
Fig 4: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable From Throttle Lever To Remove Accelerator Cable
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Depress the locking tabs and remove the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.

Fig 5: Removing Accelerator Cable From Accelerator Cable Bracket
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To install, reverse removal procedure.