Vehicles equipped with 2.0L Zetec engine

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Cruise Control Cable

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Disconnect the cruise control cable from the throttle control linkage and bracket.

Fig 2: Releasing Cruise Control Cable Cap
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Release the cruise control cable cap.
1. Depress the cruise control cable cap retaining tab.
2. Rotate the cruise control cable cap.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Cruise Control Cable
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Remove the cruise control cable.
1. Depress the spring retainer.
2. Slide the core wire end out of the cruise control servo pulley and remove the cruise control cable.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.