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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 Century 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 3.1L 🢒 Accelerator Control Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 12287 Size: SH
  1. Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Remove the accelerator cable (5) from the accelerator pedal (1).
  3. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs and push the accelerator cable through the cowl (4).

    4. Object Number: 319387 Size: SH
  4. Remove the cruise control cable from the throttle body lever.
  5. Remove cruise control cable from the bracket.

    6. Object Number: 12717 Size: SH
  6. Remove the accelerator cable from the retaining clip.

    7. Object Number: 12735 Size: SH
  7. Remove the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.
  8. Remove the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.

    9. Object Number: 12734 Size: SH
  9. Remove the accelerator cable from vehicle noting cable routing.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 12734 Size: SH

    Notice: Do not route flexible components (hoses, wires, conduits, etc.) within 50 mm (2 in) of moving parts unless flexible components can be securely fastened. This is necessary in order to prevent possible interference and damage to the component.

  1. Install accelerator cable using the routing noted during removal.

    2. Object Number: 12287 Size: SH
  2. Install the accelerator cable through the cowl. (4).
  3. Install the accelerator cable (5) to the accelerator pedal lever (1).
  4. Seat the snap retainer in the accelerator pedal lever.

    5. Object Number: 12735 Size: SH
  5. Install the accelerator cable to the throttle body lever.
  6. Install the accelerator cable to the accelerator cable bracket.

    7. Object Number: 319387 Size: SH
  7. Install the cruise control cable to the throttle body lever.
  8. Install the cruise control cable to the bracket.

    9. Object Number: 12717 Size: SH
  9. Install the accelerator cable to the retaining clip.
  10. Inspect for complete throttle opening and closing positions by operating the accelerator pedal. Also inspect for poor carpet fit under the accelerator pedal.
  11. Install the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.