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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 CTS 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Negative Cable Extension Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the front compartment side sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Side Sight Shield Replacement.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

    3. Object Number: 2008902 Size: SH
  3. Remove the battery negative cable ground bolt (1).
  4. Lift the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

    5. Object Number: 2008918 Size: SH
  5. Remove the Battery Cable Terminal Bolt (1).
  6. Note the routing of the battery negative cable extension cable (2) and remove it from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2008918 Size: SH
  1. Position the battery negative cable extension cable (2) to the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the Battery Cable Terminal Bolt (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).


    Object Number: 2008902 Size: SH
  3. Install the battery negative cable ground bolt (1).

    4. Tighten
    20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  4. Install the front compartment side sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Side Sight Shield Replacement.
  5. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.