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.

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 1: Disconnecting Air Cleaner Outlet Tube From Throttle Body
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Remove the accelerator control splash shield.
1. Remove the tab.
2. Remove the accelerator control splash shield.
Fig 2: Removing Accelerator Control Splash Shield
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Disconnect the speed control cable.
1. Disconnect the speed control cable from the throttle body cam and position aside.
2. Depress the retaining clips to remove the cable from the bracket.
Fig 3: Disconnecting Speed Control Cable
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Disconnect the throttle return spring.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Throttle Return Spring
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Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.
1. Rotate the throttle body lever.
2. Disconnect the accelerator cable.
Fig 5: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable From Throttle Body Lever
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Depress the locking tabs and remove the accelerator cable.

Fig 6: Depressing Locking Tabs
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Remove the bolts and remove the accelerator cable bracket.

Fig 7: Removing Accelerator Cable Bracket Bolts
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.