OEM 2001 Buick Regal Throttle Cable

2001 Buick Regal Throttle Cable Parts and Q&A

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

  A: The injector sight shield and left instrument panel sound insulator need to be removed before initiating work on the throttle cable. Gently pull the throttle cable through the bulkhead by squeezing the cable cover tangs and pushing the cable through the wall. Proceed by detaching the cable from both the retaining clip and throttle body lever before unfastening it from the throttle cable bracket and removing it from the vehicle while inspecting its necessary routing. Flexible components must remain at least 50 mm (2 in) distance from moving parts because this space protects against damages during installation. Operation of the throttle must remain unhindered when moving from closed position to wide open throttle (WOT). Apply the throttle cable starting from the verified pathway and push it through the bulkhead while inserting the snap retainer onto the bulkhead. Attach the throttle cable into the slot of the accelerator pedal lever before seating the snap retainer. The complete throttle motion range should be checked through accelerator pedal operation to ensure no carpet interference at the pedal position. After connecting these two components you should install the throttle cable into its retention clip. The procedure ends with reinstalling the left instrument panel sound insulator together with the injector sight shield.