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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1998 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
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  • Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter, and length as the cables that you are replacing.
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  • Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.
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    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.

  • Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery before proceeding with any replacement or repair.

      • Object Number: 166679 Size: SH
    1. Open the negative battery cable transition block cable protector cover.
    2. Open the positive battery cable transition block cable protector cover.

      3. Object Number: 166621 Size: SH

      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.

    3. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the negative battery cable transition block.
    4. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the positive battery cable transition block.
    5. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the positive battery terminal on the underhood junction block.

      6. Object Number: 166624 Size: SH
    6. Disconnect the positive battery cable wire ties from the tie down locations.
    7. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the starter.
    8. Remove the positive battery cable from the vehicle.

    Installation Procedure

      Object Number: 166624 Size: SH
    1. Install the positive battery cable into the vehicle and lay the cable into its approximate location.
    2. Connect the positive battery cable to the starter. Refer to specifications.
    3. Lay the positive cable into the original routing location and connect all wire ties.

      4. Object Number: 166621 Size: SH
    4. Connect the positive battery cable to the positive battery transition block.
    5. Connect the positive battery cable to the positive battery terminal on the underhood junction block.
    6. Connect the negative battery cable to the negative battery cable transition block.

      7. Object Number: 166679 Size: SH
    7. Close the positive battery cable transition block cable protector cover.
    8. Close the negative battery cable transition block cable protector cover.