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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 SLS 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Heat Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1296154 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Disconnect the battery positive cable (1) from the battery.
  3. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 1296793 Size: SH
  4. Depress the locking tabs (1) on the side of the battery heat shield.

    5. Object Number: 1296794 Size: SH
  5. Remove the battery heat shield from the battery.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1296794 Size: SH

    Important: Ensure the openings in the heat shield are aligned with the battery terminal bosses.

  1. Position the battery heat shield downward over the battery.

    2. Object Number: 1296793 Size: SH
  2. Ensure that the heat shield locking tabs (1) are engaged.

    3. Object Number: 1296154 Size: SH
  3. Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Connect the battery positive cable (1) to the battery.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the battery positive cable to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  5. Connect the battery negative cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.