Q: How to replace the negative battery cable extension on Buick Enclave?
A: Start by disconnecting the negative Battery Cable before you can replace the battery negative cable extension cable. Before installation begin by taking out the air cleaner assembly while unclipping the engine wiring harness from the battery negative cable extension cable clip. First take out the ground bolt on the battery negative cable extension cable from the Cylinder Head before moving the extension cable terminal away from this position on the Cylinder Head. Begin by removing the battery negative cable extension cable ground bolt from the left wheelhouse panel upper reinforcement. Next, remove the battery negative cable extension cable clip from the left upper engine compartment support bracket and the clip from the front compartment side rail. Remove the battery negative cable extension cable from its stored position inside the engine compartment. Reinstall the extension cable into the engine compartment while positioning the ground bolt onto the left wheelhouse panel upper reinforcement so it achieves 58 nm (43 lb ft) torque. Attach the battery negative cable extension cable clip to the left upper engine compartment support bracket while clipping the other end to the front compartment side rail. Thread the battery negative cable extension cable terminal to the Cylinder Head and install the ground bolt to the Cylinder Head. Tighten it to 58 nm (43 lb ft). After attaching the engine wiring harness to its position on the battery negative cable extension cable clip insert the air cleaner assembly then reconnect the negative Battery Cable.
Q: How to replace the positive battery cable on Buick LeSabre?
A: Start by disconnecting the battery negative cable then move on to disconnecting the positive Battery Cable away from the battery. A right side garnish molding removal reveals the positive Battery Cable after unfastening its nut from the rear fuse block. Continue by uninstalling the right front and rear carpet retainers after which you should remove the right closeout insulator panel. Work to remove the Battery Cable retainers in the rocker panel area before unfastening the retaining nut to separate the Battery Cable from the underhood fuse block. Remove the Battery Cable retainer from the body side rail to free the cable grommet from the cowl panel area. Congratulations are in order for situating the cable beyond the cowl panel so you can pull it forward out of the vehicle space. To mount the Battery Cable users must guide it through the cowl panel opening then pull the cable grommet into the engine compartment with forward motion. First mount the body side rail Battery Cable retainer in place before you attach the cable to the under hood electrical center with a 15 n.m (11 lb ft) torque setting on the nut. Lay the Battery Cable next to the rocker panel followed by cable retainer installation. The right closeout insulator panel together with right front and rear carpet retainers and right side garnish molding should be reinstalled. Attach the positive Battery Cable to the rear fuse block with a 15 n.m (11 lb ft) torque followed by the cable connection to the battery using a 17 n.m (13 lb ft) torque. Attach the negative wire ending to finish the battery installation.
Q: How to safely disconnect and connect the negative battery cable on Buick Regal?
A: Start by ensuring the vehicle's ignition key sits in OFF or LOCK and all electrical load systems are disconnected to avoid injury damage. Documnet all stored presets for radio stations and note down the radio Theftlock(R) code if present. Touch off all lights and vehicle accessories and unplug the battery negative cable from the battery. A wire brush should be used to clean away the oxidation from the battery terminal contacts and cables before connecting the negative battery cable to the battery while tightening the terminal bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft). Unlock the Theftlock(R) radio if it has a protection feature and restore the radio stations before setting the current time on the clock.