Battery Cooling Box: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
DO NOT tip battery over 45 degree angle or acid could spill.
NOTE:
Record all pre-set radio stations prior to disconnecting battery and reprogram pre-set stations after repair.
- Turn the ignition off.
- Loosen the battery cover screws and remove the battery cover.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the positive battery cable.
- Remove the battery hold down bolt and remove the battery. See Fig 1 .
- Remove the Underhood Fuse Block (UHFB) cover.
- Remove the positive battery cable and Electronic Power Steering (EPS) wire from "B" positive terminal at UHFB.
- Open all retainer clips and remove all cables, lines and harnesses from the battery cooling box.
- Remove the UHFB connector retaining bolts.
- Unfasten the UHFB from its housing and disconnect the forward lamp harness.NOTE: Protect the disconnected harness from contamination during service.
- Remove the battery cooling box bolts. See Fig 2 .
- Remove the battery cooling box side support bolt.
- Pull the inlet duct away from the battery cooling box. See Fig 3 .
- Rotate the UHFB out of the way and remove the battery cooling box.