Speed Control Cable: Removal

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the accelerator cable snow shield.
  2. Disconnect the speed control cable from the throttle lever and accelerator cable bracket.
  3. Press the locking tab and rotate the speed control cable cap to remove.
  4. Fig 1: Accelerator Cable Bracket Locking Tab
    GF0025566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the speed control cable from the speed control actuator pulley.
    1. Gently push the retaining spring.
    2. Disconnect the speed control cable slug from the speed control actuator pulley.
  6. Fig 2: Speed Control Cable At Speed Control Actuator Pulley
    GF0025567Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
RENDER: 1.0x

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