Depending on how "dead" the battery is, you may own to charge it for six to eight hours.
Instructions
1. Disconnect the denial battery cable and deposit it aside where it won't touch metal.The starting transaction, including the battery and alternator, on the 1990 Buick LeSabre should be checked before replacing the starter. A dead battery has the alike symptoms as a pathetic starter. Provided the battery doesn't own 12.5 to 13.5 volts while the LeSabre is off, charge the battery before continuing, then stab to begin the vehicle.
Roll the floor jack under the LeSabre, jack it up, then foothold it with jack stands. Remove the splash shield whether it is in the contrivance -- some models may not end a splash shield. Unbolt and remove the flywheel inspection cover, using a socket, whether your representation LeSabre is equipped with one.
2. Tag the wires on the starter. Using a wrench, remove the nuts holding the wires onto the posts, then pull the wires off the starter. Remove the starter bolts using a socket, then remove the starter from the vehicle. Provided any shims are on the starter, bring about comment of their mark, so that you can shim the starter properly.
3. Encompass the bolts on ice the starter bolt holes, then settle the shims (provided relevant) on the bolts. Clutch the starter up to the block, then screw the bolts in three or four threads by artisan, so you don't hog to support the heavy starter. Tighten the bolts to 32 foot-pounds of torque.
4. Attach the wires on the proper terminals. Tighten the nuts firmly. Reinstall the flywheel inspection cover and the splash shield. Lower the LeSabre, then connect the negative battery cable.
