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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Cruise Control Actuator Cover And Components
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  1. Remove the cruise control actuator cover (1) by applying a slight outward pressure to both sides at the base of the cover.
    2. Fig 2: Locating Cruise Control Actuator
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  2. Loosen the cable adjusting lock nuts (2).
  3. Remove the accelerator pedal cable from the bracket.
  4. Disconnect the accelerator pedal cable from the actuator lever (1). Rotating the actuator lever by hand will aide in the accelerator pedal cable removal.

  5. Remove the accelerator pedal cable from the cable guide clip.
    6. Fig 3: View of Accelerator Cable and Throttle Lever
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  6. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator pedal.
  7. Disconnect the 2 bolts (2) and the accelerator cable (5) and the bracket (1) at the bulkhead.
  8. Remove the accelerator cable (5) from the vehicle.


    Fig 1: Cruise Control Cable Components
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  1. Loosen the cable adjusting locknuts (1).
  2. Remove the accelerator throttle cable from the bracket.
  3. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle lever (3).

    Opening the throttle lever by hand will aide in the accelerator cable removal.

    4. Fig 2: Cruise Control Actuator Cover
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  4. Remove the cruise control actuator cover (1) by applying a slight outward pressure to both sides at the base of the cover.
    5. Fig 3: Locating Cruise Control Actuator
    GM347503Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the cable attaching screw (5).
  6. Remove the accelerator throttle cable (4) from the bracket.
  7. Disconnect the accelerator throttle cable (4) from the actuator lever (1).
  8. Remove the accelerator throttle cable from the cable guide clip.
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