How to Replace the Battery in Your 2017 Cadillac XT5
Replacing the battery in your 2017 Cadillac XT5 is a task you can handle at home with a few basic tools. The 2017 Cadillac XT5, known for its luxurious design and powerful performance, comes with a 3.6L V6 engine delivering around 310 horsepower. Follow this guide to keep your vehicle running smoothly with a new battery.
Tools You'll Need
Here's what you need:
10mm socket
13mm socket
Drive socket extension
Recommended Battery
Recommended Battery Group Size for the 2017 Cadillac XT5:
Group H7 AGM
How to Replace Your Battery
Locate the Battery: The battery is located under the hood on the driver’s side.
Disconnect the Negative Cable: Start by disconnecting the negative cable to ensure safety.
Remove Tie Down Bracket Bolts: Remove the two 10mm tie down bracket bolts.
Disconnect Negative Terminal Sensor: Disconnect the negative terminal sensor and unclip it from the tie down bracket or set it aside.
Remove Tie Down Bracket: Take off the tie down bracket.
Pop Open Positive Terminal Cover: Open the positive terminal cover to access the connections.
Disconnect Upper Most Wires: Disconnect the four uppermost wires using the 10mm and 13mm sockets (two 10mm, two 13mm).
Disconnect Positive Cable: Use the 10mm socket to disconnect the positive cable.
Disconnect Positive Battery Terminal: Disconnect the positive battery terminal from the distribution box using the 13mm socket.
Unclip Distribution Box: Unclip the distribution box on the battery side (left, top, and right side) and remove it.
Remove Battery Hold Down Bracket: Use the 13mm socket to remove the battery hold down bracket.
Replace the Battery: Carefully remove the old battery and place the new Group H7 AGM battery in the compartment.
Reassemble: Reverse the steps to reassemble everything. Start by replacing the battery hold down bracket, then reconnect the distribution box, followed by the positive cable and terminal, uppermost wires, negative terminal sensor, and finally, the negative cable.
Test Your Alternator: Finally, test your alternator to ensure it’s charging the new battery properly. It should read between 13.5-14.5 volts, though this can vary slightly by manufacturer.
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