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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Astro - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Interior Trim 🢒 Cruise Control Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

    3. Object Number: 567860 Size: SH

    Notice: Do not remove the C-clip from the cruise control connector. The C-clip was not designed for removal. Damage may occur when removing.

  3. Do not remove the C-clip from the cruise control end connector.

    4. Object Number: 567851 Size: SH
  4. Do not remove the adjuster screw from the end of the cruise control cable. Adjustments will not be needed.

    5. Object Number: 567843 Size: SH
  5. 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.

    6. Object Number: 567876 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the cruise control cable from the throttle linkage.

    7. Object Number: 567830 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the cruise control cable from the cable bracket (1).
  8. Remove the screw that retains the cruise control cable to the HVAC module (2).
  9. Remove the cruise control cable from the cruise control module housing.

    10. Object Number: 567789 Size: SH

    Important: Do not allow the cruise control ribbon to retract into the module assembly.

  10. Disconnect the cruise control cable bead (2) from the end of the ribbon (1).
  11. Remove the cruise control cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the cruise control cable to the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 293672 Size: SH
  2. Remove all bends and twists from the cruise control module ribbon and cable by rotating until removed.

    3. Object Number: 567789 Size: SH

    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).

  3. Attach the cruise control cable bead (2) to the cruise control module ribbon (1).

    4. Object Number: 293695 Size: SH
  4. Inspect the orientation of the cruise control ribbon buckle to the cable end fitting.

    5. Object Number: 567830 Size: SH
  5. Install the cruise control cable to the cable bracket (1).
  6. Install the screw that retains the cruise control cable to the HVAC module (2).
  7. Install the cruise control cable to the cruise control module housing.

    8. Object Number: 567876 Size: SH
  8. Connect the cruise control cable to the throttle linkage.

    9. Object Number: 293705 Size: SH
  9. Snap the cruise control cable fitting (3) into the cruise control module (4).
  10. In order to install a new cruise control cable, pull the cruise control cable ferrule through the opposite end of the fitting.

    11. The ferrule color is natural and must be visible when pulled through the fitting.


    Object Number: 567894 Size: SH
  11. From inside the vehicle, snap the cable fitting onto the stud on the throttle body linkage.

    12. Important: Verify that the cable fitting locking tabs are expanded, and that the tabs are locked in the accelerator bracket hole.

  12. Reroute and insert the cruise control cable fitting into the round hole in the accelerator bracket.

    13. Object Number: 567871 Size: SH

    Important: The cruise control cable does not require mechanical adjusting after the replacement. The cruise control module internally adjusts the cable.

  13. 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).

    14. The white paint mark will disappear when the adjuster is locked.

  14. Install the cruise control cable to the HVAC module by placing the cable inside the module clip and snapping the clip closed.
  15. Perform the Cruise Control System Functional Test. Refer to Cruise Control Inoperative/Malfunctioning .

    16. Object Number: 567871 Size: SH
  16. If the cruise control cable (3) requires adjustment, release the lock on the cable adjuster (2) using the following steps:
    17. 16.1. Gently squeeze the tabs on the adjuster plunger (1).
    16.2. Pull upward on the adjuster plunger (1).
    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).

  17. After completing the adjustment, reset the lock.
  18. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  19. Close the hood.