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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2000 🢒 Eldorado 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

Removal Procedure

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

   • Air bag deployment
   • Personal injury
   • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
   • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
   • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Record all of the vehicle away preset radio stations (if applicable). Refer to Radio/Audio System Operation in Entertainment.
  2. Turn OFF all the lamps and accessories.
  3. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.

    4. Object Number: 48462 Size: SH
  4. Remove the negative battery cable from the battery. Refer to Jump Starting in Case of Emergency .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 48462 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

    Important: Clean any existing oxidation from the contact face of the battery terminal and battery cable using a wire brush before installing the battery cable to the battery terminal.

  1. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the battery ground (negative) terminal bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  2. Refer to Radio/Audio System Operation in Entertainment in order to perform the following:
    3. • Program the away preset radio stations back into the radio as recorded at the beginning of the procedure.
    • Set the clock to the current time.