Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal Procedure
- Open the hood
- Remove the air cleaner assembly.
- Remove the cruise control cable end from the throttle linkage.
Use a suitable tool to lightly pry off the end of the cruise control cable end from the throttle linkage.
- Disconnect the cruise control cable from the cable bracket by squeezing the retaining tabs on the cable.
- Disconnect the cruise cable from the retaining clip on the fan shroud.
- Squeeze the retaining tabs on the cruise control cable fitting to expose the cable bead and the buckle of the ribbon.
Important: Do not allow the cruise control ribbon to retract into the module assembly.
- Disconnect the cruise control cable from the cruise control module.
- Disconnect the cruise control cable bead from the buckle on the end of the ribbon.
- Remove the cruise control cable from the vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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