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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 688 (CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCRUISE CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENT (3.8L)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
  1. Disconnect the cable adjuster lock.
  2. Rotate the cruise control cable counterclockwise. Remove the cruise control cable from the cruise control module.
    Fig 1: Removing Cruise Control Cable From Module
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  3. Remove the cruise control cable from the cruise control module strap.
  4. Remove the cruise control cable from the cruise control cable retainers.
    Fig 2: Removing Cruise Control Cable From Module Strap
    G01616700Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the cruise control cable from the throttle lever and the accelerator control cable bracket.
    Fig 3: Removing Cruise Control Cable From Throttle Lever & Accelerator Control Cable Bracket
    G01616701Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the cruise control cable from the engine.
    Fig 4: Removing Cruise Control Cable From Engine
    G01616702Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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