OEM 2004 Cadillac DeVille Battery Cable

2004 Cadillac DeVille Battery Cable Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the positive battery cable on 2004 Cadillac DeVille?

  A: You must start your battery replacement by disconnecting the negative cable from the battery before moving on to disconnection of the positive cable from the battery. Start by removing the nut on the battery positive cable at the rear fuse block followed by disassembly of interior trim moldings and right closeout insulator panel. First take off the battery cable retainers from the rocker panel area followed by removing the remote positive terminal nut and disconnecting the battery positive cable from the underhood fuse block. Next, disconnect the battery cable retainer from the body side rail before removing the surge tank. To remove the battery cable for service you must unseat the grommet from the cowl panel then ease the cable through the panel while guiding it from the vehicle. Use the cowl panel opening to guide your battery cable inside until the cable grommet finds its seat through cable forward pull into the engine bay. First install the battery cable retainer onto the body side rail before setting the surge tank in position while strictly abiding by the Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Tighten the battery positive cable to remote positive terminal nut with 12 N.m of torque (106 lb in of force). The battery cable needs installation with cable retainers throughout the rocker panel before installing the right closeout insulator panel and interior trim moldings. Secure the battery positive cable to the rear fuse block using a nut which requires torque to 15 N.m (11 lb ft). To complete the process begin by connecting the positive battery cable to the battery terminals and securing the bolt at 17 N.m (13 lb ft). Afterward attach the negative battery cable.