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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2004SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISCRUISE CONTROLCRUISE CONTROL SERVO CABLESERVICE AND REPAIR
2004 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Cruise Control Servo Cable: Service and Repair
2004 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Service and Repair
SPEED CONTROL CABLE
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Remove the pin-type retainers and the accelerator control splash shield.
3. CAUTION: Make sure the speed control cable is removed in the direction indicated on the cable where it attaches to the throttle cam.
Disconnect the speed control cable from the throttle cam.
1 Rotate the throttle valve.
2 Disconnect the cable.
3 Squeeze the speed control cable tabs and remove the cable from the cable bracket.
4. Release the speed control cable cap.
1 Press the speed control cable cap retaining tab.
2 Rotate the speed control cable cap counterclockwise and pull the cable cap away from the actuator housing.
5. Remove the speed control cable.
1 Press the spring retainer.
2 Slide the core wire end out of the speed control actuator pulley and remove the speed control cable.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Remove the pin-type retainers and the accelerator control splash shield.
3. CAUTION: Make sure the speed control cable is removed in the direction indicated on the cable where it attaches to the throttle cam.
Disconnect the speed control cable from the throttle cam.
1 Rotate the throttle valve.
2 Disconnect the cable.
3 Squeeze the speed control cable tabs and remove the cable from the cable bracket.
4. Release the speed control cable cap.
1 Press the speed control cable cap retaining tab.
2 Rotate the speed control cable cap counterclockwise and pull the cable cap away from the actuator housing.
5. Remove the speed control cable.
1 Press the spring retainer.
2 Slide the core wire end out of the speed control actuator pulley and remove the speed control cable.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.