Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Whenever battery cables are being replaced, always be certain to use a replacement cable that is the same type, size and length. Some positive (+) cables have additional feed wires attached to them and some negative (-) cables have additional ground leads attached. Always be certain to route the replacement battery cable in exactly the same manner as the original cable.
- Remove the battery. Refer to BATTERY REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the battery tray.
- Remove the ground bolt (3) and the negative battery cable from the body.
- Remove the ground bolt (1) and the negative battery cable from the transaxle housing.
- Remove the cable (2) from the harness retainers and remove the cable from the vehicle.