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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2005LESABRE LIMITED, 4T65E/M15REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (L36)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2005 Buick LeSabre Limited, 4T65E/M15

Installation Procedure

2005 Buick LeSabre Limited, 4T65E/M15SECTION Installation Procedure
    Fig 1: View of Battery Cable Grommet, Cowl Panel & Battery Cable
    GM574509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Slide the battery cable (1) through the opening in the cowl panel (3) and seat the cable grommet (2) by pulling the cable forward into the engine compartment.
    2. Fig 2: View of Battery Cable Retainer & Body Side Rail
    GM154784Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the battery cable retainer to the body side rail (1).
    3. Fig 3: View of Positive Battery Cables Fastener
    GM443867Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the cable to the under hood electrical center and install the nut (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery cable to underhood fuse block nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

    4. Fig 4: View of Battery Cable Retainers & Battery Cable
    GM574507Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Route the battery cable (1) along the rocker panel and install the cable retainers (2).
  5. Install the right closeout insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  6. Install the right front and rear carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Install the right side garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar in Interior Trim.
    8. Fig 5: View Of Rear Fuse Block
    GM471716Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the positive battery cable to the rear fuse block.

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery cable to rear fuse block nut (1) to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

    9. Fig 6: Disconnecting Positive Battery Cable
    GM154778Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the positive battery cable (1) to the battery.

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery cable bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  10. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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