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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Do not use the cruise control on slippery roads, steeply graded roads, or in heavy traffic of heavy or varying volume. Failure to follow these CAUTIONS could possibly cause you to loose control of the vehicle and result in damage to the vehicle and personal injury.

  1. Disconnect the cruise control cable from the following locations. Refer to Cruise Control Cable Replacement :
  2. • The throttle body cam
    • The throttle body bracket
    • The cruise control module

    Object Number: 325857  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the cruise control module assembly (1).

  4. Object Number: 741124  Size: SH
  5. Remove the cross car brace (2). Refer to Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
  6. Remove the nut (4) securing the cruise control mounting bracket to the left strut tower.
  7. Remove the cruise control module assembly (3).

  8. Object Number: 493863  Size: SH
  9. Remove the fasteners (3) retaining the cruise control module (1) to the mounting bracket (2).
  10. Remove the cruise control module from the mounting bracket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 493863  Size: SH
  1. Install the cruise control module (1) to the mounting bracket (2).
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the fasteners (3) to the cruise control module.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 7.5 N·m (66 lb in).


    Object Number: 741124  Size: SH
  5. Install the cruise control module assembly (3) on the upper left strut tower.
  6. Install the nut (4) to the stud.
  7. Install the cross car brace (2). Refer to Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement in Body Front End.

  8. Object Number: 325857  Size: SH
  9. Connect the electrical connector to the cruise control module assembly (1).
  10. Important: The cruise control cable does not require mechanical adjusting after the replacement. The cruise control module internally adjusts the cable. Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation for the complete operational details.

  11. Connect the cruise control cable to the following locations, and refer to Cruise Control Cable Replacement :
  12. • The throttle body cam
    • The throttle body bracket
    • The cruise control module