OEM 2003 Buick LeSabre Throttle Cable

2003 Buick LeSabre Throttle Cable Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the throttle cable on 2003 Buick LeSabre?

  A: Start the Throttle Cable replacement by taking out the left closeout/insulator panel. Pull the Throttle Cable from the accelerator pedal lever before you press and compress the Throttle Cable cover tangs until the cable passes through the bulkhead. The Throttle Cable removal process begins with extracting it from the retaining clip and from the right slot located above the washer bottle. Detach the Throttle Cable endpoints by removing it from the Throttle Body lever and the Throttle Cable bracket. The installation for the Throttle Cable requires passing it through the bulkhead but flexible components must stay at least 50 mm (2 inches) distant from moving parts or should have secure attachments. The snap retainer should enter the bulkhead followed by the slot on the accelerator pedal lever so the cable end fitting forms a tight connection against the accelerator pedal lever. Push the dash panel insulator retainer onto the cable lever end fitting while aligning its flange area to the cable dash fitting until the retainer snaps into place on the dash mat. Operate the pedal to verify that the throttle moves from minimum to maximum positions while the mechanism functions without restricting its movement. The Throttle Body lever needs to receive the Throttle Cable installation with the cable positioned correctly under its hook. New steps include connecting the Throttle Cable first to the Throttle Cable bracket and then to the right slot on top of the washer bottle before applying the retaining clip.