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Cruise Control Module and Throttle Cable Replacement L61/L81

Removal Procedure

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Remove the cruise control module to bracket bolts leaving the bracket attached to the frame rail.
  3. Remove the cruise control throttle cable clip attached to the front of the dash.
  4. Pull the cruise control module up behind the power brake booster.
  5. Disconnect the cruise control module harness connector.
  6. Disconnect the cruise control throttle cable snap from the throttle body cam.
  7. Cut the bead off the end of the cruise control throttle cable at the throttle body cam end.
  8. Unclip the cruise control throttle cable from both attachment clips.
  9. Disconnect the cruise control throttle cable from the module by rotating the cable ¼ turn counter-clockwise at the module.
  10. Remove the cable from the connecting strap.
  11. Remove and discard the cut cruise control throttle cable and replace with an adjustable cruise control throttle cable.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 887102  Size: MH

    Important: Once the factory cable has been removed, it cannot be reused. Replace the factory cable with an adjustable type cable. An initial adjustment of the new cable will be necessary. Afterwards, the lash learn capability of the cruise control module will compensate for future adjustments. For more information on the lash learn capability see Cruise Control System Description in this section of this service manual.

    Important: Do not twist the connecting strap during installation.

  1. Connect the cruise control throttle cable to the cruise control module connecting strap.
  2. Install the cruise control throttle cable to the cruise control module by rotating ¼ turn clockwise.

  3. Object Number: 897266  Size: SH
  4. Install the cruise control module with the throttle cable into the frame rail bracket and install the attachment bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the cruise control module to frame rail bracket bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Install the throttle cable clip to the front of the dash stud.

  7. Object Number: 896792  Size: SH
  8. Install the cruise control throttle cable snap to the throttle body cam.
  9. Install the cruise control throttle cable to both attachment clips.
  10. Connect the cruise control module harness connector. Push in until a click is heard and pull back to confirm a positive engagement.
  11. Adjust the cruise control throttle cable. Refer to Cruise Control Cable Adjustment .