How to remove battery cable assemby
09-18-2017, 04:12 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
How to remove battery cable assemby
I am looking to install a new battery cable assembly on my 2005 C6 base. Its auto and the battery is in the factory location under the hood. Can this be done by just removing the battery and unhooking the cables or does it require a lot of disassembly of other parts and items? Especially the ground connection to the block? Looks quite snug in there. Thank you for any input.
Last edited by Mediator7; 09-18-2017 at 07:45 PM.
09-23-2017, 12:30 AM
#2
Racer
Thread Starter
I am looking to install a new battery cable assembly on my 2005 C6 base. Its auto and the battery is in the factory location under the hood. Can this be done by just removing the battery and unhooking the cables or does it require a lot of disassembly of other parts and items? Especially the ground connection to the block? Looks quite snug in there. Thank you for any input.
09-23-2017, 09:02 AM
#3
Le Mans Master
I did not look up the procedure.
I recall reading "somewhere" that the cat convert should be removed to access the cables that go toward the starter.
Yet, I CAN NOT confirm as perhaps an experience mechanic can "snake" the bolts/ nuts without part removal.
Just maybe....it might be best to have an independent shop install these parts for you.
Good luck.
I recall reading "somewhere" that the cat convert should be removed to access the cables that go toward the starter.
Yet, I CAN NOT confirm as perhaps an experience mechanic can "snake" the bolts/ nuts without part removal.
Just maybe....it might be best to have an independent shop install these parts for you.
Good luck.
09-23-2017, 12:49 PM
#4
Racer
Thread Starter
I did not look up the procedure.
I recall reading "somewhere" that the cat convert should be removed to access the cables that go toward the starter.
Yet, I CAN NOT confirm as perhaps an experience mechanic can "snake" the bolts/ nuts without part removal.
Just maybe....it might be best to have an independent shop install these parts for you.
Good luck.
I recall reading "somewhere" that the cat convert should be removed to access the cables that go toward the starter.
Yet, I CAN NOT confirm as perhaps an experience mechanic can "snake" the bolts/ nuts without part removal.
Just maybe....it might be best to have an independent shop install these parts for you.
Good luck.
09-23-2017, 07:16 PM
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I started to do it on mine and aborted pretty quick and decided to just cut the junk ends off and replace them with something more substantial. Both wires come as an assembly with some areas heat shrinked together if memory serves. I know you can not replace one without the other
Seems like you had to remove part of the exhaust to get to where it connects to the starter and maybe a ground over there too. For mine the cable ends were the only issue so I didn’t see any point in bothering with the rest
I can look up the actual GM procedure if you need it
Seems like you had to remove part of the exhaust to get to where it connects to the starter and maybe a ground over there too. For mine the cable ends were the only issue so I didn’t see any point in bothering with the rest
I can look up the actual GM procedure if you need it
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09-27-2017, 06:13 PM
#6
Racer
Thread Starter
I started to do it on mine and aborted pretty quick and decided to just cut the junk ends off and replace them with something more substantial. Both wires come as an assembly with some areas heat shrinked together if memory serves. I know you can not replace one without the other
Seems like you had to remove part of the exhaust to get to where it connects to the starter and maybe a ground over there too. For mine the cable ends were the only issue so I didn’t see any point in bothering with the rest
I can look up the actual GM procedure if you need it
Seems like you had to remove part of the exhaust to get to where it connects to the starter and maybe a ground over there too. For mine the cable ends were the only issue so I didn’t see any point in bothering with the rest
I can look up the actual GM procedure if you need it
09-27-2017, 06:47 PM
#7
Safety Car
If you have the procedure available that would be great! I think I could possibly do it on a lift but I dont have access to one here and even then not too sure. The previous owner installed cheap sidepost adapters and in the process cut it too short so the junction box connection wont index correctly. It works but its just not "right".
For the positive cable, it's about 14 steps, with diagrams for several of them showing where the parts and fasteners are located.
If you have a library card, and your public library has access to the EBSCO Auto Repair Reference Center, it's in that database. You might need a Galileo password, depending on your your public library's website is set up.
