2004 Buick Regal LSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L36) or Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L67) in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
  2. Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
    3. Fig 1: Locating Accelerator Pedal Components
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  3. Remove the accelerator cable (5) from the accelerator pedal (1).
  4. Attach a piece of mechanics wire to the end of the accelerator cable for aid in the installation of the cable.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Accelerator Cable Through Bulkhead
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  5. Squeeze the accelerator cable cover tangs.
  6. Push the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Accelerator Cable Retaining Clips
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  7. Remove the accelerator cable from the retaining clip.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Accelerator Cable At Throttle Body Lever
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  8. Remove the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Accelerator Cable At Accelerator Controls Cable Bracket
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  9. Remove the accelerator cable from the accelerator controls cable bracket.
    10. Fig 6: View Of Accelerator Cable Routing
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  10. Remove the accelerator cable from the vehicle and verify routing for installation.
  11. Remove the mechanics wire from the end of the accelerator cable.
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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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