2004 Chevrolet ClassicFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View of Wiring Harness & Cruise Control Mounting Bracket
    GM737625Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the cruise control mounting bracket to the engine compartment.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the bolts to the cruise control mounting bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to the cruise control module to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  3. Connect the wiring harness to the connector and reposition the wiring harness.
    4. Fig 2: View of Cruise Control Module to Mounting Bracket
    GM740528Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Position the cruise control module to the mounting bracket.
    5. Fig 3: View of Retainer Strap to Cruise Control Module Mounting Bracket
    GM740525Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Attach the retainer strap to the cruise control module mounting bracket pressing into place until fully seated.
    6. IMPORTANT: The ribbon must not be twisted.
  6. Connect the cruise control cable slug to the ribbon buckle.
    7. Fig 4: View of Cruise Control Cable to Cruise Control Module
    GM740527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Insert the cruise control cable into the cruise control module until the seal touches the module.
  8. Position the narrow cable tab into the narrow slot and the wide tab into the wide slot.
    9. IMPORTANT: The adjuster tab must be pointing toward the front of the car after installation.
  9. Connect the cruise control cable to the cruise control module by turning the cable clockwise.
    10. Fig 5: View of Cruise Control Module Electrical Connector
    GM740522Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the electrical connector to the cruise control module.
  11. Install the cruise control cable to the retainer clip on the engine.
  12. Install the cruise control cable to the throttle body bracket pressing into place until fully seated.
    13. Fig 6: View Of Cruise Control Cable At Throttle Body Cam Lever
    GM792955Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Open the throttle body cam slightly.
  14. Connect the cruise control cable to the throttle body cam lever.
  15. Reposition the surge tank. Refer to Surge Tank Replacement (LA1) or Surge Tank Replacement (L61) in Engine Cooling.
  16. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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