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Cruise Control Servo Cable: Service and Repair

CABLE

Removal

1. Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.






2. Hold throttle in wide open position. While held in this position, slide throttle control cable pin (Fig. 1) from throttle body bellcrank. Also slide servo cable pin from throttle body bellcrank.
3. Using a pick or small screwdriver, press release tab (Fig. 1) to release plastic cable mount from bracket. Press on tab only enough to release cable from bracket. If tab is pressed too much, it will be broken. To remove throttle cable from throttle body bracket, slide cable towards front of vehicle.
4. After removing throttle control cable at throttle body, slide servo cable from throttle body.
5. If necessary, disconnect opposite end of servo cable at servo.

Installation

1. Install end of cable to speed control servo.
2. Slide speed control cable plastic mount into throttle body bracket.
3. Install speed control cable connector onto throttle body bellcrank pin (push rearward to snap into location).
4. Slide throttle (accelerator) cable plastic mount into throttle body bracket. Continue sliding until cable release tab is aligned to hole in throttle body mounting bracket.
5. While holding throttle to wide open position, place throttle cable pin into throttle body bellcrank.
6. Connect negative battery cable at battery.
7. Before starting engine, operate accelerator pedal to check for any binding.