Q: How to service and repair the throttle cable and linkage on Mercury Cougar?
A: The service and repair of throttle cable and linkage begins with the removal of the engine cover and intake air resonator followed by cable detachment from its position. Obtain the accelerator cable retaining clip before detaching the accelerator cable from its bracket while pulling it entirely free from the bracket. Remove the complete accelerator cable assembly by separating it from the throttle body and pedal before releasing the bulkhead housing of the cable housing. A draw cord should be applied to the accelerator cable to simplify its later reinstallation. Follow the opposite steps to install after removal has occurred.
Q: How to Service and Repair the Throttle Cable on Mercury Mariner?
A: Performing service or repairs on the accelerator cable requires you to make sure the sliding inner cable, accelerator pedal and pedal shaft stay away from wiring, hoses, sound insulation and floor carpeting because such contacts might stop the accelerator cable movement and affect braking safety resulting in significant injuries. The accelerator pedal alongside the shaft should operate without any resistance during acceleration between idle speed and full throttle. The sliding inner member of the accelerator cable cannot be lubricated and therefore remains non-repairable. Initiate repairs by detaching the accelerator pedal cable followed by the screw then pin-type retainer then accelerator control cover shield which requires tightening to 4 Nm (35 lb-in) at reassembly. For the installation the first step involves disconnecting the accelerator cable from the throttle body followed by compressing the tabs to pull out the cable from the bracket as the bracket screw requires 5 Nm (44 lb-in) torque when initially mounted. The installation process requires first removing the accelerator cable pin-type retainer from the bracket together with extracting the grommet from the dash panel and the accelerator cable. The removal procedure should be done in reverse to finalize the installation.
Q: How to Service the Throttle Cable and Bracket for the 4.0L SOHC on Mercury Mountaineer?
A: The servicing process for the 4.0L SOHC accelerator cable and bracket begins with removing components according to their sequence. The first stage requires the accelerator cable detachment from the rubber plunger while pushing the plunger backward to release the cable from the accelerator pedal. After disconnecting the accelerator cable from the throttle body users should squeeze the tabs to detach it from the bracket and pull the boot into an unlocked position for complete remover of the cable. To install the components follow the opposite steps of removal.