Campaign - Battery Cable Routing/Torque

# 09003: Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles - Battery Cable Routing/Torque - Expires with Base Warranty - (Jan 12, 2009)

Subject:
09003 -- Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles -- Battery Cable Routing/Torque - Expires with Base Warranty

Models:
2009 Cadillac CTS-V

THIS SERVICE UPDATE INCLUDES VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY AND CUSTOMER VEHICLES THAT RETURN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANY REASON. IT WILL EXPIRE AT THE END OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLE'S NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD.

Purpose

This bulletin provides a service procedure to inspect the routing and torque of the positive battery cable, and if necessary, realign the cable on certain 2009 model year Cadillac CTS-V vehicles. The positive battery cable connector at the starter motor terminal in these vehicles may not be routed correctly.

This service procedure should be completed as soon as possible on involved vehicles currently in dealer inventory and customer vehicles that return to the dealer for any type of service during the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage period.

Vehicles Involved





A list of involved vehicles currently in dealer inventory is available on the "Service Update Bulletin Information" link under the "Service" tab in GM GlobalConnect (US), or attached to the Dealer Communication (Canada), used to release this bulletin. Customer vehicles that return for service, for any reason, and are still covered under the vehicle's base warranty, and are within the VIN breakpoints shown above, should be checked for vehicle eligibility in the appropriate system listed below.

Important:
Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the General Motors Vehicle Inquiry System (GMVIS). Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.

Parts Information

No parts are required for this update.

Service Procedure

Positive Battery Cable Inspection at Starter Solenoid

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in SI.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in SI.








3. Inspect the positive battery cable at the starter solenoid for contact with the starter motor. This can be done by viewing the cable's position through the opening between the front frame (cradle) and the underbody shield shown in the picture above. The positive battery cable terminal should have a minimum of 5 mm clearance between the terminal and the starter motor

^ If there is contact between the positive battery cable terminal and the starter motor or there is less than 5 mm clearance, loosen the positive battery cable nut and rotate the cable until there is at least 5 mm clearance. The red positive cable terminal should be aligned as close to parallel with the other black positive cable terminal. Tighten the nut to 10 Nm 89 lb in). The protective sleeve on the cable should also be positioned as close to the terminal as possible.

^ If there is no contact between the positive battery cable terminal and the starter motor and there is a minimum of 5 mm clearance, check the torque at the positive battery cable terminal nut. The nut should be tightened to 10 Nm (89 lb in). The protective sleeve on the cable should also be positioned as close to the terminal as possible.

4. Lower the vehicle.

5. Reconnect the negative battery cable and reset the clock to the correct time.





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