Speed Control Cable: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Pull the cable core wire from the speed control actuator cable cap.
Install the speed control cable slug into the speed control servo pulley slot.
1. Gently push the retaining spring.
2. Push the speed control cable slug into the speed control servo pulley slot until the retaining spring snaps back into the seated position.
Fig 1: Installing Speed Control Cable Slug Into Speed Control Servo Pulley Slot
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NOTE: Make sure the rubber seal is fully seated onto the speed control actuator cable cap.

NOTE: Incorrect wrapping of the speed control actuator cable around the speed control servo pulley may result in a high idle condition.

Fig 2: Aligning Speed Control Actuator Cable Cap Tabs With Slots In Speed Control Servo Housing

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Align the speed control actuator cable cap tabs with the slots in the speed control servo housing.
Rotate the speed control actuator cable cap until the locking tab engages.

Fig 3: Rotating Speed Control Actuator Cable Cap Until Locking Tab Engages
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Connect the speed control actuator cable to the throttle lever.
1. Install the bolt.
2. Connect the speed control actuator cable to the throttle lever by snapping into place.
Fig 4: Connecting Speed Control Actuator Cable To Throttle Lever
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Adjust the speed control actuator cable. For additional information, refer to SPEED CONTROL CABLE .
Install the air cleaner resonator.
1. Position the air cleaner resonator.
2. Install the nut.
Fig 5: Installing Air Cleaner Resonator
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Install the screws and the engine cover.

Fig 6: Installing Engine Cover
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