GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove engine sight shield.
  2. Disconnect the cruise control cable locator clip from the outboard rectangular hole in the routing bracket at the left front corner of the engine.
  3. Disconnect the cruise control cable conduit fitting from the round hole in the engine cable bracket.
  4. Disconnect the cruise control cable engine-end fitting from the nail-head stud on the throttle lever.

  5. Object Number: 373538  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the cruise control cable fitting from the cruise control module.

  7. Object Number: 373548  Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the cruise control cable bead from the fitting on the cruise control module ribbon.
  9. Remove the cruise control cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Important: Secure all of the components of the accelerator and the cruise control cables as specified. Ensure that the throttle linkage operates freely without binding between the idle position and the wide open throttle.

  1. Remove the plastic cable retainer.
  2. Discard the plastic cable retainer.

  3. Install the cruise control cable to the vehicle.

  4. Object Number: 373548  Size: SH
  5. Connect the cruise control cable bead to the fitting on the cruise control module ribbon.

  6. Object Number: 373553  Size: SH
  7. Pull the cruise control cable until the cable is taut.

  8. Object Number: 373551  Size: SH
  9. Use care not to twist the ribbon.

  10. Object Number: 373538  Size: SH
  11. Turn the cruise control cable at the engine-end fitting in order to straighten the cruise control module ribbon, as needed.
  12. Ensure that the ribbon is flat and vertical.

  13. Slide the cruise control cable conduit over the ribbon.
  14. • Install the tangs to the cruise control module housing.
    • Ensure that the tangs snap securely into place.
  15. Snap the cruise control cable engine-end fitting over the nail head stud on the throttle lever.
  16. Connect the cruise control cable conduit fitting to the engine cable bracket.
  17. • Ensure that the tabs snap securely into the hole.
    • Route the cruise control cable above the accelerator cable.
    • Ensure that the clip snaps securely into place.

    Object Number: 373542  Size: SH
  18. Ensure that the arrow points to the throttle.
  19. Push the cable adjuster plunger into the lock position.
  20. The plunger should now set flush.


    Object Number: 373546  Size: SH
  21. Ensure that the white paint area is no longer visible.
  22. • The lash should be automatically be set at 0.0-1.0 mm (0.0-0.04 in) by the adjuster.
    • If any adjustment is required, refer to Cruise Control Cable Adjustment .
  23. Install engine sight shield.