Control Units

1987 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, Standard, M19SECTION Control Units
CONTROL UNITS LOCATION

Component Location
A/C Vacuum Solenoid Module Behind center of instrument panel, on plenum.
Computer Controlled Coil Ign. Mod. Below left exhaust manifold.
Cruise Control Module (Cavalier & Cavalier CS) Behind right side of instrument panel, above glove box.
Cruise Control Module (All Others) Under left side of instrument panel, below steering column.
Electronic Control Module (ECM) Behind right side of dash, behind glove box.
Headlight Door Controller On rear of left front shock tower.
Low Coolant Module Behind instrument panel, to left of steering column.
Pulse Wiper Motor Module On center of firewall. See Figure & 3.
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