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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2007 🢒 DTS 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1669909 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Unsnap the positive battery cable cover (3), and reposition.
  3. Loosen the positive battery cable bolt (1).
  4. Separate the positive battery cable (2) from the battery.

    5. Object Number: 1669924 Size: SH
  5. Remove the battery vent tube from the battery.

    6. Object Number: 1669926 Size: SH
  6. Remove the battery hold down bolt and hold down.
  7. Remove the battery.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1669926 Size: SH
  1. Install the battery.

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

  2. Install the battery hold down and bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1669924 Size: SH

    Important: Ensure that the vent tube is properly routed through the floor pan grommet.

    Important: Replacement batteries may require the vent plug in the battery vent hole to be moved from one end of the battery to the other to permit vent tube installation per original design.

  3. Install the battery vent tube to the battery.

    4. Object Number: 1669909 Size: SH
  4. Position the positive battery cable (2) to the battery.
  5. Tighten the positive battery cable bolt (1).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  6. Snap the positive battery cable cover (3) closed.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.