Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the 2 screws, and the accelerator control cover shield.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body.
Squeeze the tabs and remove the accelerator cable from the bracket.

Fig 1: Removing Accelerator Cable From Bracket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the screw and the accelerator cable bracket from the upper intake manifold.
- Detach the speed control cable pin-type retainer from the accelerator cable bracket.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Detach the accelerator cable retainer
Remove the accelerator cable grommet from the dash panel.
Remove the accelerator cable from the rubber plunger.

Fig 2: Removing Accelerator Cable From Rubber Plunger
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the plunger rearward and remove the cable from the accelerator pedal.
- Remove the accelerator cable.
Fig 3: Removing Cable From Accelerator Pedal
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.