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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Cruise Control Cable Adjuster Screw
    GM567851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to the following procedures:
  3. Fig 2: Cruise Control Cable End & Throttle Linkage
    GM1199275Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the cruise control cable end from the throttle linkage.

    Use a suitable tool to lightly pry off the end of the cruise control cable end from the throttle linkage.

  5. Fig 3: Cruise Control Cable & Cable Bracket
    GM580239Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the cruise control cable from the cable bracket by squeezing the retaining tabs on the cable.
  7. Disconnect the cruise cable from the retaining clip on the fan shroud.
  8. Squeeze the retaining tabs on the cruise control cable fitting to expose the cable bead and the buckle of the ribbon.
  9. Fig 4: Cruise Control Cable & Cruise Control Module
    GM1199279Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not allow the cruise control ribbon to retract into the module assembly.
  10. Disconnect the cruise control cable from the cruise control module.
  11. Disconnect the cruise control cable bead from the buckle on the end of the ribbon.
  12. Remove the cruise control cable from the vehicle.