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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2005 🢒 DeVille 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Negative Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: 

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

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

    2. Object Number: 154782 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the body harness from the battery negative cable.
  3. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the floor pan.
  4. Remove the battery negative cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 154782 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: When installing the battery negative cable, be sure that the cable eyelet is installed with the flat side down. Keep the crimped side facing upward.

  1. Connect the body end of the battery negative cable to the floor pan.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the battery negative cable to floor pan bolt to 36 N·m (27 lb ft).

  2. Connect the body harness connector to the body harness.
  3. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .