Battery Replacement

DELLJIM

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2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE

Electrical problem V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 39,000 miles

I am trying to lift rear seat up and out to gain access to Battery. No matter how hard I pull push or tug, the seat will not release so I can pull it up. Is there a tool I can use to force it up or can I reach any clips or fasteners that are holding it down. I have got into the back and tried pulling up on both sides together. It will not move, just the top cover comes up a few inches.

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FACTORYJACK

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Hello,

You must lift the rear seat cushion here is a guide to help you see what you are in for doing the job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Here are diagrams to help you see what it will be like for your car

Check out the diagrams (Below)

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 AT 9:40 PM

KEITHGIRDLEY

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2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
73,000 MILES

Electrical problem
2003 Cadillac Deville V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 73,000 miles

How difficult is it to change the battery.

Do I need to plug something into the cigarette lighter to keep power while changing?

Do I have to buy a special battery or canI get one at Wal-Mart?

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Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)

FACTORYJACK

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Lift up the rear seat cushion, the battery is on the rh side. If you have rear seat heaters, there is a connector to the cushion, disconnect and you can remove the cushion. A power saver is not necessary, you will have to set the clock, and perhaps radio station presets. It is not a special battery, But I am not really fond of Walmart batteries. A batteries life can directly depend on its shelf life(turnover), and maintenance while on the shelf.

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Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)

BLACKDOGDO

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2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE
V8
FWD
AUTOMATIC
115,500 MILES

Electrical problem
2002 Cadillac Deville V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 115500 miles

I recently changed the battery in my 02 deville. Just trying to avoid problems. I did it the correct way + off last on 1st. Since I swapped battery my outside thermometer is way off. Not c-f. Just not accurate. What can I do to fix?

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Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)

BUZZSAW

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Is this the thermometer in the rear view mirror? Or in the IP

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Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)

BLACKDOGDO

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Located in the climate control panel

is this the thermometer in the rear view mirror? Or in the IP[/quote:279c5f2798]

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Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 AT 6:05 PM (Merged)

BUZZSAW

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Is this the thermometer in the rear view mirror? Or in the IP[/quote:c307c33a80][/quote:c307c33a80]

ok I just needed to rember where it was you can replace the sensor its in front of the radiator and condensor, you can see it when you take off the radiator plastic cover

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Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 AT 6:06 PM (Merged)

BLACKDOGDO

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Thanks. I would not have guessed it being there.

Is this the thermometer in the rear view mirror? Or in the IP[/quote:67dab4ae26][/quote:67dab4ae26]

ok I just needed to rember where it was you can replace the sensor its in front of the radiator and condensor, you can see it when you take off the radiator plastic cover[/quote:67dab4ae26]

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Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 AT 6:06 PM (Merged)