Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
- Remove the interior trim moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - CENTER PILLAR in Interior Trim to expose the positive battery cable.
- Position the passenger seat rearward to gain access to the underside of the instrument panel.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
- Disconnect the battery positive cable (1) from the battery.
- Remove the nut (1) securing the battery positive cable to the rear fuse block.
- Remove the right closeout insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove the battery cable retainers (2) from the rocker panel area.
- Remove the remote positive terminal nut (1) and disconnect the battery positive cable from the underhood fuse block (2).
- Remove the surge tank. Refer to SURGE TANK REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
- Disconnect the battery cable retainer from the body side rail.
- Remove the blower motor to gain access to the battery cable grommet. Refer to BLOWER MOTOR REPLACEMENT in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Unseat the battery cable grommet (2) from the cowl panel (3).
- Carefully remove the battery cable (1) from the vehicle by pulling the cable through the cowl panel (3) and out of the vehicle.