Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Safari and 2003 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the hood.
Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
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: Precaution Against C-Clip Removal
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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
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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: Removing Cruise Control Cable From Throttle Linkage
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Disconnect the cruise control cable from the throttle linkage.

Fig 4: Disconnecting 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: Cruise Control Cable
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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).

Fig 6: Disconnecting Cruise Control Cable Bead From End Of Ribbon
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Remove the cruise control cable from the vehicle.