Speed Control Cable - 3.0L: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Speed Control Cable - 3.0L

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Remove the accelerator cable snow shield.

Fig 2: Removing Accelerator Cable Snow Shield
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Disconnect the cruise control cable from the throttle body.
1. Disconnect the cruise control cable from the throttle lever.
2. Disconnect the cruise control cable from the accelerator cable bracket.
  
  Fig 3: Rotating Cruise Control Cable Cap
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Press the locking tab and rotate the cruise control cable cap to remove

Fig 4: Disconnecting Cruise Control Cable From Cruise Control Actuator Pulley
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Disconnect the cruise control cable from the cruise control actuator pulley.
1. Gently push the retaining spring.
2. Disconnect the cruise control cable slug from the cruise control actuator pulley.