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

Removal Procedure

2005 Buick LeSabre Limited, 4T65E/M15SECTION 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 Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
    2. Fig 1: Disconnecting Positive Battery Cable
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  2. Disconnect the positive battery cable (1) from the battery.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Rear Fuse Block
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  3. Remove the nut (1) securing the positive battery cable to the rear fuse block.
  4. Remove the right side garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Center Pillar in Interior Trim to expose the positive battery cable.
  5. Remove the right front and rear carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Remove the right closeout insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
    7. Fig 3: View of Battery Cable Retainers & Battery Cable
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  7. Remove the battery cable retainers (2) from the rocker panel area.
    8. Fig 4: View of Positive Battery Cables Fastener
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  8. Remove the retaining nut (1) and disconnect the battery cable from the underhood fuse block.
    9. Fig 5: View of Battery Cable Retainer & Body Side Rail
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  9. Disconnect the battery cable retainer (2) from the body side rail.
    10. Fig 6: View of Battery Cable Grommet, Cowl Panel & Battery Cable
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  10. Unseat the battery cable grommet (2) from the cowl panel (3).
  11. Carefully remove the battery cable (1) from the vehicle by pulling the cable through the cowl panel (3) and out of the vehicle.
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