OEM 2001 Buick Century Throttle Cable

2001 Buick Century Throttle Cable Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the throttle cable on 2001 Buick Century?

  A: Start the replacement of the throttle cable by first turning OFF the ignition key and then taking out the left instrument panel sound insulator. The procedure starts when you remove the throttle cable connection at the pedal, after which you should push and stretch the throttle cable cover tangs to gain access. First detach the cruise control cable from the throttle body lever while removing the throttle cable shield when equipped. First detach the throttle cable from its retaining clip then disconnect it from the throttle body lever along with the throttle cable bracket. Remove the cable from the vehicle keeping track of the routing path. Flexible parts of the installation require secure attachment outside a 50-mm (2-in) boundary from moving components to prevent any interference between them. Put the throttle cable in the designated route and install the snap retainer through the bulkhead opening. Connect the throttle cable into the slot of the throttle pedal lever before seating the snap retainer. You must install the throttle cable to the throttle body lever along with the throttle cable bracket before routing the cruise control cable to the throttle body lever. Reinstall the throttle cable shield only when the system includes this component after connecting the cable to its retaining clip. Operate the throttle pedal while examining whether the throttle opens and closes entirely without incidents by checking freedom of motion throughout the range. Reinstall the left instrument panel sound insulator.