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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2003 🢒 Escalade EXT 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Negative Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 662509 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. If necessary, remove the left front wheel house panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
  3. If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, remove the battery cable bracket bolt and bracket from the power steering pump.

    4. Object Number: 847247 Size: SH
  4. If equipped, disconnect the accessory power fuse block front wiring harness electrical connector from the negative cable connector.

    5. Object Number: 662097 Size: SH
  5. If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, perform the following:
    6. 5.1. Remove the negative cable clip from the positive cable clip.
    5.2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    5.3. Remove the engine wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.

    Object Number: 751758 Size: SH
  6. If equipped with a 8.1L engine, perform the following:
    7. 6.1. Remove the negative cable clip from the positive cable clip.
    6.2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    6.3. Remove the engine wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.
    6.4. Reposition the wiring harness ground and negative cables.

    Object Number: 662101 Size: SH
  7. Remove the forward lamp wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.
  8. Remove the negative battery cable.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 662101 Size: SH
  1. Install the negative battery cable.
  2. Position the negative cable and forward lamp wiring harness ring terminals to the frame.

    3. Insert the anti-rotation tab on the forward lamp wiring harness into the hole in the frame.

    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.

  3. Install the forward lamp wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 751758 Size: SH

    Important: The engine wiring harness ground is to be installed under the negative cable ground.

  4. If equipped with a 8.1L engine, perform the following:
    5. 4.1. Position the wiring harness ground and negative cables. Position the anti-rotation tab on the negative cable in the correct location.
    4.2. Install the engine wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

    4.3. Lower the vehicle.
    4.4. Install the negative cable clip to the positive cable clip.

    Object Number: 662097 Size: SH
  5. If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, perform the following:
    6. 5.1. Position the negative cable and engine wiring harness ring terminals to the engine block. Position the anti-rotation tab on the negative cable in the correct location.
    5.2. Install the engine wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

    5.3. Lower the vehicle.
    5.4. Install the negative cable clip to the positive cable clip.

    Object Number: 847247 Size: SH
  6. If equipped, connect the accessory power fuse block front wiring harness electrical connector to the negative cable connector.

    7. Object Number: 662509 Size: SH
  7. Install the battery cable bracket and bolt to the power steering pump.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  8. If necessary, install the left front wheel house panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .