F 150 2WD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 5 (2004)
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The following substeps prevent the cables from popping out of the motor housing. If an existing motor and cable assembly is to be reused, do not
allow the cables to pop out of the motor housing, as they can unwind from the drum. If the cables unwind from the drum, the motor and cable
assembly will have to be replaced.
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LH side is shown, RH is similar.
1. Remove the LH cable first, then the RH side cable. Press and hold the transition block away from centerline of vehicle.
2. Clamp and hold the cable near the transition block.
3. Gently pry up the end of the transition block, and lift it out of the groove. Do not release the clamp.
4. CAUTION: If the motor and cable assembly is to be reused, do not allow the cable to pop out of the motor housing, as the cable can
unwind from the drum. If the cable unwinds from the drum, a new cable and motor assembly must be installed.
Slowly release the clamp on the cable to gradually unload the tensioning spring on the motor housing.
