OEM 2002 Buick Rendezvous Battery Cable

2002 Buick Rendezvous Battery Cable Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to properly replace battery cables on 2002 Buick Rendezvous?

  A: Select cables as replacements for battery use which have exact types and gauges and lengths. Start the process by disconnecting the battery ground cable then proceed to separate the battery positive cable from its terminal. Place your attention on removing the battery positive cable nut and cable from its positions at the underhood electrical center before moving on to the generator. Lift the vehicle before removing both the lower radiator baffle along with the battery cable conduit from its retaining points. Crews must first detach the battery positive cable from the starter motor BAT terminal while disassembling the starter motor BAT terminal nut from the starter motor. Perform these steps after lowering the vehicle by disconnecting the battery positive cable from its vehicle location. Before connecting the vehicle start with the battery positive cable and then use the mentioned procedure. Fasten the starter motor BAT terminal battery positive cable by tightening its nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in). Secure the battery positive cable by installing it to the conduit. Afterward install the cable conduit onto the conduit retainers. You need to replace the lower radiator baffle before lowering the vehicle while connecting the generator to the battery positive cable. Secure the battery positive cable along with its nut onto the underhood electrical center by tightening to 10 N.m (89 lb in). The next procedure requires attaching the positive battery cable to the battery and installing its bolt while applying 16 N.m (12 lb ft) torque before reattaching the ground (negative) battery cable.