LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Cadillac >> 2004 >> DeVille Protection Series >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Electrical >> Charging Systems >> Battery, Charging System And Starting System >> Repair Instructions >> Battery Positive Cable Replacement >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

IMPORTANT:
  • Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
  • Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
    2. Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Positive Battery Cable
    GM154778Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Disconnect the battery positive cable (1) from the battery.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Rear Fuse Block
    GM471716Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the nut (1) securing the battery positive cable to the rear fuse block.
  4. Remove the interior trim moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar (Standard) or Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar (WC2, WC8) in Interior Trim to expose the positive battery cable.
  5. Remove the right closeout insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Battery Cable Retainers
    GM574507Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the battery cable retainers (2) from the rocker panel area.
    7. Fig 4: View Of Remote Positive Terminal Nut & Underhood Fuse Block
    GM516340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the remote positive terminal nut (1) and disconnect the battery positive cable from the underhood fuse block (2).
  8. Remove the surge tank. Refer to Surge Tank Replacement in Engine Cooling.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Battery Cable Retainer & Body Side Rail
    GM647781Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the battery cable retainer from the body side rail.
    10. Fig 6: View Of Cowl Panel, Battery Cable & Grommet
    GM574509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Unseat the battery cable grommet (2) from the cowl panel (3).
  11. Carefully remove the battery cable (1) from the vehicle by pulling the cable through the cowl panel (3) and out of the vehicle.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals