Attachment II - Inspection and Repair Procedures

A. VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE





1. Verify the vehicle is within the ranges shown.

^ 2002-2004 Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L engine built between May 30, 2001 through December 19, 2003.

- If the vehicle is within one of the above ranges, proceed to step 2.

- If the vehicle is not within one of the above ranges, return vehicle to the customer or inventory.








2. Perform a Warranty Vehicle Inquiry using your eMDCS System and inspect vehicle for an Authorized Modification Label Recall 2704L attached to the vehicle's hood. Refer to eMDCS System - Warranty Vehicle Inquiry Results table shown.

NOTE:
Be sure to verify RECALL number as the vehicle may have multiple Recall labels.

B. REPAIR PROCEDURE

REMOVAL

1. From inside the vehicle, disconnect the accelerator cable from the pedal.





a. Remove the rubber plunger from the accelerator pedal.





b. Pull the plunger rearward and remove the accelerator cable from the pedal.

2. Remove the engine appearance cover.





3. Disconnect the accelerator cable as follows.

a. Disconnect the cable by rotating the throttle body cam and sliding the cable barrel out of the cam.

b. Remove the accelerator cable from bracket # 1 by turning the cable housing 45 degrees either way and pulling it from the bracket.

c. Open bracket # 2 with a screwdriver and remove the accelerator cable from the bracket.





d. Detach the accelerator cable from the clip located on the brake booster vacuum hose.

e. Disengage the grommet at the dash panel and remove the accelerator cable from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION





1. Feed the new cable through the dash panel and fully seat the grommet.

2. Install and connect the accelerator cable as follows.

a. Connect the cable to the throttle body by rotating the cam and sliding the cable barrel into the cam.

b. Attach the accelerator cable to the clip located on the brake booster vacuum hose.

c. Secure the accelerator cable to the bracket # 1 by inserting it and rotating the cable housing 45 degrees to lock it in place.





d. Position the accelerator cable in bracket # 2 and, using a suitable tool, bend down the tab to retain the cable while ensuring the cable moves freely in the bracket.

3. Connect the accelerator cable to the pedal.





a. Position the plunger rearward and install the accelerator cable into the pedal.





b. Install the rubber plunger ensuring the plunger is seated properly.

4. Install the appearance cover.

5. Check for free movement of the accelerator pedal and that there is no binding.

C. AUTHORIZED MODIFICATION LABEL INSTALLATION

Complete an 'Authorized Modification Label" with the Recall number written on the sticker and affix it to the vehicle's hood. Refer back to the illustration under "A. VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE".