I had to remove the entire control unit to get access to mine.
Yes, do what B-N said.
Also, if you had work done to the car recently someone might have pluged the "exhaust" tube, or it might be clogged. For the vac. controls to work properly, there needs to be a 'bleeder' to release the vac. or you would not be able to change anything. The exhaust tube should have a small square rubber block on the end. Ford put it either under the hood or in the right side fender to keep you from hearing it hiss from inside the car.
Bill