You have to remove the starter and run a new wire
From battery to starter solenoid
buy the proper battery and the cable will fit, or replace the cable with on that will
To change the positive battery cable on a 1988 Jeep Cherokee trace the end of the cable to the starter. Unplug the battery then remove the cable from the starter. Measure the old positive cable with the new and be sure to replace the unit at the right size.
with copper wire
Remove - battery cable Remove + battery cable from battery and starter solenoid Route new cable following original routing Connect to starter solenoid Connect to + battery terminal Connect - battery cable
Disconnect the cable from the LeSabre battery. Follow the route of the cable and disconnect the other end. Pull the cable out, then fit the new cable in the same direction. Connect the non battery end, then connect to the battery.
follow the positive battery cable to the starter.
Remove old one from battery and starter solenoid and replace with new following the same rounting
disconnect negative side first.... then disconnnect all connections to the pos cable labelling as you go... replace with new cable... reconnect to battery.
Open your car hood. Remove the black (-) negative cable from the old battery . remove the positive(+) cable from old battery . remove the two small nuts which hold the battery in place . remove old battery . replace with new battery . reverse directions for installion .
Disconnect the negative cable FIRST!..then disconnect the positive and remove.
If you are careful and do not let the positive cable to the alternator come in contact with the motor or frame, nothing will happen. It is just a lot easier and safer to disconnect the positive cable from the battery. It saves possibly shorting out the cable and possible ruining the battery.