Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Hold the accelerator pedal in place and disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator pedal and shaft.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable From Accelerator Pedal And Shaft
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CAUTION: The air cleaner outlet tube must be securely sealed to prevent unmetered air from entering the engine.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Air Cleaner Outlet Tube From Throttle Body

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Disconnect the air cleaner outlet tube from the throttle body.
Remove the accelerator control splash shield.
1. Release the tab.
2. Remove the splash shield.
Fig 3: Removing Splash Shield
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Disconnect the accelerator cable pushpin from the dash panel stud.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable Pushpin From Dash Panel Stud
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Remove the bolts and pull the cable through the bulkhead.

Fig 5: Pulling Cable Through Bulkhead
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Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.
1. Rotate the throttle body lever forward.
2. Disconnect the accelerator cable.
Fig 6: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable
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Depress the locking tabs and remove the accelerator cable.

Fig 7: Removing Accelerator Cable
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Remove the accelerator cable from the vehicle.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.