FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Acceleration Control
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the acceleration control system to duplicate the condition.
2. Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical concerns apply:
3. If the inspection reveals an obvious concern that can be readily identified, repair as required.
4. If the concern remains after the inspection, determine the symptom(s) and GO to Symptom Chart .
Symptom Chart SECTION 310-
02: Acceleration Control 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
z
damaged accelerator pedal and shaft
z damaged linkage
z damaged accelerator cable
z high engine idle speed
z damaged throttle body
Symptom Chart Condition
Possible Sources Action
z Excessive effort
needed to
depress
accelerator pedal
and shaft z
Worn
accelerator lever
pivot bushing. z
INSTALL a new accelerator
pedal and shaft.
z Accelerator
cable binding. z
INSTALL a new accelerator
cable.
z Worn or
damaged
throttle body. z
INSTALL a new throttle body.
REFER to Section 303 - 04A or
Section 303 - 04B .
z Accelerator pedal
and shaft feels
rough or raspy z
Frayed or
binding
accelerator
cable. z
INSTALL a new accelerator
cable.
z Worn or
damaged
throttle body. z
INSTALL a new throttle body.
REFER to Section 303 - 04A or
Section 303 - 04B .
z Accelerator pedal
and shaft binds or
sticks z
Kinked
accelerator
cable. z
INSTALL a new accelerator
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z
Foreign object
caught in
accelerator
pedal linkage. z
CHECK the accelerator pedal
linkage.
z Worn or
damaged
throttle body. z
INSTALL a new throttle body.
REFER to Section 303 - 04A or
Section 303 - 04B .
z High engine idle
speed z
Kinked
accelerator
cable. z
INSTALL a new accelerator
cable.
z Foreign object
caught in
accelerator
pedal linkage. z
CHECK the accelerator pedal
linkage.
z Incorrect engine
idle speed. z
REFER to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis
(PC/ED) manual for diagnosis
and testing of the idle control
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Accelerator Pedal and Shaft
Removal and Installation
1. Push the accelerator cable nylon bushing out of the accelerator pedal and shaft arm.
2. Remove the accelerator pedal and shaft. zRemove the nuts.
z Remove the accelerator pedal and shaft.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Accelerator Cable —
3.8L
Removal and Installation 1. Push the accelerator cable nylon bushing out of the accelerator pedal and shaft arm.
2. Remove the bolts retaining the accelerator cable to the dash panel.
3. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body by rotating the throttle body full open and aligning the cable with the release slot.
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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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Accelerator Cable —
4.6L (2V)
Removal and Installation 1. Push the accelerator cable nylon bushing out of the accelerator pedal and shaft arm.
2. Remove the bolts retaining the accelerator cable to the dash panel.
3. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body by rotating the throttle body full open and aligning the cable with the release slot.
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.
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5. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Klj . 2 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Accelerator Cable —
Supercharged Engine
Removal and Installation 1. Push the accelerator cable nylon bushing out of the accelerator pedal and shaft arm.
2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle cam.
3. Depress the tabs and disconnect the accelerator cable from the bracket. 4. Release the clip and position the accelerator cable aside. SECTION 310-
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