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Cruise Control System: Actuator: Removal

CAUTION:
  • Be careful not to apply excessive load to the wire cable when adjusting and/or installing; otherwise, the actuator may be deformed or damaged. 
  • Do not bend cable sharply with a radius less than 100 mm (3.94 in); otherwise, cable may bend permanently, resulting in poor performance. 
  • When installing cable, be careful not to sharply bend or pinch the inner cable; otherwise, the cable may break. 
  1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove clip bands from cruise control cable.
  3. Loosen nut which secures cruise control cable end to throttle cam and then remove cable from throttle cam.
    Fig 1: Removing Cable From Throttle Cam
    G02961628Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove actuator attaching bolts.
  5. Remove actuator while disconnecting connector.
    Fig 2: Removing Actuator Attaching Bolts
    G02961629Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.