Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Accelerator Cable - 3.8L

Removal and Installation

1. Push the accelerator cable nylon bushing out of the accelerator pedal and shaft arm.

Accelerator Cable - 3.8L

2. Remove the bolts retaining the accelerator cable to the dash panel.

Accelerator Cable - 3.8L

3. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body by rotating the throttle body full open and aligning the cable with the release slot.

Accelerator Cable - 3.8L

4. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the retaining bracket by compressing the locking tabs and back-feeding the cable through the bracket and out of the engine compartment.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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