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.
2007 Kia Spectra L4-2.0LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Repair Procedures
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Disconnect cruise control cable from throttle body.
3. Disconnect cruise control cable from cruise control module.
4. Disconnect control module connector from cruise control module.
5. Remove one bolt and two nuts securing control module with bracket.
6. Remove control module with bracket from engine compartment.
7. Remove three bolts attaching cruise control module to bracket.
8. Remove control module from bracket.
INSTALLATION
1. Position control module on control module bracket.
2. Install three bolts.
Tightening torque:
6.9 - 12.7Nm (0.7 - 1.3kg-m , 5.1 - 9.4lb-ft)
3. Position control module bracket.
4. Secure control module bracket to body using one bolt and two nuts.
Tightening torque:
6.9 - 10.8Nm (0.7 - 1.1kg-m, 5.1 - 8.0lb-ft)
5. Connect control module connector.
6. Connect control cable.
7. Connect battery negative cable.
Factory Service Tools
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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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