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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2005 🢒 Allure 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 911131 Size: SH
  1. Record all of the vehicle preset radio stations.
  2. Turn OFF all the lamps and the accessories.
  3. Ensure the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
  4. Loosen the negative battery cable terminal nut.
  5. Remove the negative battery terminal (2) from the battery.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 911131 Size: SH

    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. Install the negative battery terminal (2) to the battery.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the negative battery terminal nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  2. Set the clock and program the radio stations back into the radio as recorded at the beginning of the procedure for digital radios. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Setup.