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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1998 🢒 Catera 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the battery isolator.
  2. Open the electrical center cover and push the tab to release the electrical center from the battery.
  3. Remove the negative/positive cables from the battery:
    4. • Loosen the clamp bolts.
    • Use a twisting motion in order to release the cable from the battery.
    • Use a universal puller if the cables do not easily release.
  4. Remove the isolator.

    5. Object Number: 143225 Size: SH
  5. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt (1).
  6. Remove the retainer (2).
  7. Remove the battery (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 143225 Size: SH
  1. Install the battery (3).
  2. Install the retainer (2).
  3. Install the retainer bolt (1).

    4. 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.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  4. Install the isolator.
  5. Install the positive/negative cables to the battery.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the cable clamp bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  6. Close the isolator.
  7. Position the electrical center located above the battery.
  8. Program all applicable accessories.