OEM 2002 Cadillac DeVille Battery Cable

2002 Cadillac DeVille Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the positive battery cable on 2002 Cadillac DeVille?

  A: The process of battery positive cable replacement requires operators to first disengage the negative cable before removing the positive cable from the battery. Remove first the nut holding the battery positive cable to the rear fuse block and proceed with interior trim moldings then the right closeout insulator panel. Proceed by taking out battery cable retainers from the rocker panel area followed by disconnection of the battery positive cable from the underhood fuse block using the remote positive terminal nut . The following step involves taking out the surge tank while using the body side rail to disconnect the battery cable retainer. We must unseat the battery cable grommet from the cowl panel before pulling the battery cable through the opening in cowl panel to remove it from the vehicle. To install the battery cable place it through the cowl panel opening before seating the grommet by directing the cable into the engine compartment. The installation process requires the battery cable retainer to be attached to the body side rail followed by proper placement of surge tank usage which needs to comply with the Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Use a wrench to fasten the battery positive cable against the underhood fuse block before tightening the battery positive cable to remote positive terminal nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in). Fitting the battery cable requires its path through the rocker panel with reactive installation of cable retainers before adding the right closeout insulator panel followed by placement of interior trim moldings. Fasten the rear fuse block terminal to its battery positive cable while torquing the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft). The final step includes attaching the battery positive cable to the battery while securing the cable bolt at 17 N.m (13 lb ft). The battery negative cable follows.