Installation 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.

Install the cruise control cable to the vehicle.
Remove all bends and twists from the cruise control module ribbon and cable by rotating until removed.

Fig 1: Ensuring Ribbon is Not Twisted During Installation
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Important:
- Do not twist the cruise control module ribbon (1).
- Pull the cruise control cable (2) in order to verify retention to the ribbon (1).
Attach the cruise control cable bead (2) to the cruise control module ribbon (1).

Fig 2: Attaching Cruise Control Cable Bead To Cruise Control Module Ribbon
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Inspect the orientation of the cruise control ribbon buckle to the cable end fitting.

Fig 3: Inspecting Orientation Of Cruise Control Ribbon Buckle To Cable End Fitting.
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Install the cruise control cable to the cable bracket (1).
Install the screw that retains the cruise control cable to the HVAC module (2).
Install the cruise control cable to the cruise control module housing.

Fig 4: Installing Screw Retaining Cruise Control Cable To HVAC Module
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Connect the cruise control cable to the throttle linkage.

Fig 5: Connecting Cruise Control Cable To Throttle Linkage
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Snap the cruise control cable fitting (3) into the cruise control module (4).
In order to install a new cruise control cable, pull the cruise control cable ferrule through the opposite end of the fitting.
The ferrule color is natural and must be visible when pulled through the fitting.

Fig 6: Snapping Cruise Control Cable Fitting Into Cruise Control Module
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From inside the vehicle, snap the cable fitting onto the stud on the throttle body linkage.
Important: Verify that the cable fitting locking tabs are expanded, and that the tabs are locked in the accelerator bracket hole.
Reroute and insert the cruise control cable fitting into the round hole in the accelerator bracket.

Fig 7: Reroute & Insert Cruise Control Cable Fitting Into Round Hole In Accelerator Bracket
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Important: The cruise control cable does not require mechanical adjusting after the replacement. The cruise control module internally adjusts the cable.
When installing a new cruise control cable or adjusting an old cruise control cable (3), engage the lock (1) on the cruise control adjuster (2).
The white paint mark will disappear when the adjuster is locked.
Install the cruise control cable to the HVAC module by placing the cable inside the module clip and snapping the clip closed.
Perform the Cruise Control System Functional Test. Refer to Cruise Control Inoperative/Malfunctioning .

Fig 8: Installing Cable Inside Module With Clip
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If the cruise control cable (3) requires adjustment, release the lock on the cable adjuster (2) using the following steps:
1. 16.1. Gently squeeze the tabs on the adjuster plunger (1).
2. 16.2. Pull upward on the adjuster plunger (1).
3. 16.3. Rotate the black plastic screw on the cruise control cable end that connects to the throttle body until the proper lash is achieved.
  Specification
  
  The lash should be within 0.0-0.6 mm (0.0-0.024 in).
After completing the adjustment, reset the lock.
Install the engine cover.
Close the hood.

Fig 9: Resetting Clip After Adjustment
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