Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the hood.
Remove the engine cover.
NOTE: Do not remove the C-clip from the cruise control connector. The C-clip was not designed for removal. Damage may occur when removing.
Do not remove the C-clip from the cruise control end connector.

Fig 1: Removing C-Clip From Cruise Control End Connector
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Do not remove the adjuster screw from the end of the cruise control cable. Adjustments will not be needed.

Fig 2: Identifying Adjuster Screw At End Of Cruise Control Cable
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Remove the cruise control cable from the throttle linkage, using a suitable tool in order to lightly pry off the end of the cruise control cable.

Fig 3: Prying Cruise Control Cable From Throttle Linkage
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Disconnect the cruise control cable from the throttle linkage.

Fig 4: Removing Cruise Control Cable From Throttle Linkage
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Disconnect the cruise control cable from the cable bracket (1).
Remove the screw that retains the cruise control cable to the HVAC module (2).
Remove the cruise control cable from the cruise control module housing.

Fig 5: Removing Cruise Control Cable From Cruise Control Module Housing
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Important: Do not allow the cruise control ribbon to retract into the module assembly.
Disconnect the cruise control cable bead (2) from the end of the ribbon (1).
Remove the cruise control cable from the vehicle.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Cruise Control Cable Bead From End Of Ribbon
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