Positive Battery Cable - Loose/Won't Tighten Properly
File In Section: 6 - EngineBulletin No.: 53-64-07A
Date: February, 1996
Subject:
Loose Positive Battery Cable, Will Not Tighten Properly (Install Washer)
Models:
1996 Cadillac Concours, DeVille, Eldorado, Seville
Built Prior to VIN Breakpoints:
Models VIN Breakpoint
Concours/DeVille TU242771
Eldorado TU607345
Seville TU812352
This bulletin is being revised to correct the labor operation time. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 53-64-07 (Section 6 - Engine).
Condition
Some of the above listed vehicles may exhibit a loose positive battery cable (will not tighten properly) during pre-delivery inspection.
Cause
The secondary battery cable ring terminal is too thin to allow proper clamping force.
Correction
Install washer, P/N 10139097 or equivalent, in battery cable assembly. Use a copper or galvanized plated 10 mm (3/8 inch) washer, 18 mm (11/16 inch) diameter, minimum of 0.6 mm (0.025 inch) thick.
1. Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
2. Disconnect positive battery cables from battery.
3. Disassemble positive battery cables, inner cable from outer cable.
4. Remove lead ring terminal from inner battery cable housing.
5. Install washer, P/N 10139097 or equivalent, into inner battery cable housing cavity. Use a copper or galvanized plated 10 mm (3/8 inch) washer, 18 mm (11/16 inch) diameter, minimum of 0.6 mm (0.025 inch) thick. Refer to Figure 1.
6. Install lead ring terminal into inner battery cable housing.
7. Reassemble positive battery cables.
8. Reconnect positive battery cable to battery, tighten to 18 N.m (13.5 lb ft).
9. Reconnect negative battery cable to battery, tighten to 18 N.m (13.5 lb ft).
Parts Information
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation Labor Time
N0120 0.2 hr