Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Excursion. 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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Disconnect the air cleaner outlet tube from the throttle body.
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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Remove the accelerator control splash shield.
- Release the tab.
- Remove the splash shield.
Fig 3: Removing Accelerator Control 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: Locating Bolts Of Accelerator
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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 From Throttle Body Lever
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Depress the locking tabs and remove the accelerator cable.

Fig 7: Depressing Locking Tabs
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Remove the accelerator cable from the vehicle.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.