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.
2000 Kia Spectra GSX L4-1.8LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Cruise Control Module: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Disconnect cruise control cable from cruise control module.
3. Disconnect control module connector from cruise control module.
4. Remove three nuts securing control module with bracket.
5. Remove control module with bracket from engine compartment.
6. Remove three bolts attaching cruise control module to bracket.
7. Remove control module from bracket.
INSTALLATION
1. Position control module on control module bracket.
2. Install three bolts.
Tighten three bolts to
61-113 lb-in (7-13 N.m, 70-130 kg-cm)
3. Position control module bracket.
4. Secure control module bracket to body using two bolts and one nut.
Tighten two bolts to
61-104 lb-in (7-12 N.m, 70-120 kg-cm)
Tighten one nut to
15-19 lb-ft (21-36 N.m, 2.1-3.7 kg-m)
5. Connect control module connector.
6. Connect control cable.
7. Connect battery negative cable.
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Disconnect cruise control cable from cruise control module.
3. Disconnect control module connector from cruise control module.
4. Remove three nuts securing control module with bracket.
5. Remove control module with bracket from engine compartment.
6. Remove three bolts attaching cruise control module to bracket.
7. Remove control module from bracket.
INSTALLATION
1. Position control module on control module bracket.
2. Install three bolts.
Tighten three bolts to
61-113 lb-in (7-13 N.m, 70-130 kg-cm)
3. Position control module bracket.
4. Secure control module bracket to body using two bolts and one nut.
Tighten two bolts to
61-104 lb-in (7-12 N.m, 70-120 kg-cm)
Tighten one nut to
15-19 lb-ft (21-36 N.m, 2.1-3.7 kg-m)
5. Connect control module connector.
6. Connect control cable.
7. Connect battery negative cable.
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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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