2005 Buick Century LimitedFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Accelerator Cable & Components
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  1. Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left 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. Fig 2: Identifying Cruise Control Cable
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  4. Remove the cruise control cable from the throttle body lever.
  5. Remove cruise control cable from the bracket.
    6. Fig 3: Accelerator Cable To Retaining Clips
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  6. Remove the accelerator cable from the retaining clip.
    7. Fig 4: Identifying Throttle Cable Bracket With Cables
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  7. Remove the accelerator cable from the throttle body lever.
  8. Remove the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.
    9. Fig 5: Identifying Accelerator Cables
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  9. Remove the accelerator cable from vehicle noting cable routing.
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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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