2005 Cadillac CTS Changing a dead battery

2005 CADILLAC CTS
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DANLUSK
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I am going to change out a dead battery on my 2005 CTS Cadillac. The battery on this model is located under the hood on the passenger side. In instructions I have found on the internet, the change is described to open the housing, disconnecct the cables and then lift out the battery. The question I have is whether the dead battery can be lifted out by hand (is there enough room to reach in) or is an assist tool of some sort needed?
I know that when I get the replacement battery, there will be a lifting strap on it to lower the new battery into the housing.
My sequence in changing out the battery is to take the old battery out and take it to a parts store for exchange and bring the new battery to the house where the car is at.
Jul 6, 2013 at 9:56 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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The make battery lifting tools to grab it with. Some of them can be grabbed with your fingertips but they need to be strong.
Jul 6, 2013 at 10:39 AM
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Thanks so much for the reply. If I have to get a tool, at least the parts place is near the house. Your quick reply will encourage me to use ya'll again.
Thanks again.
Jul 6, 2013 at 10:53 AM
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You're welcome
Jul 6, 2013 at 11:27 AM
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