Actuator - Speed Control Servo: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Windstar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery cable.
Disconnect the speed control actuator cable from the throttle by opening the throttle manually and snapping the cable and connector off the nail head pin, in the direction shown.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Speed Control Actuator Cable
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Remove the engine air cleaner assembly.
Disconnect the speed control servo electrical connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Speed Control Servo Electrical Connector
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Remove the speed control servo bracket screws.

Fig 3: Removing Speed Control Servo Bracket Screws
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Remove the speed control actuator cable cap.
1. Press the locking tab.
2. Rotate the speed control actuator cable cap counterclockwise.
  
  Fig 4: Rotating Speed Control Actuator Cable Cap Counterclockwise
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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.
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Speed Control Cable Slug
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