Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Junction Block Cover

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NOTE:

Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Remove the junction block cover.
Remove the junction block nut (1).
Remove the positive battery cable terminal (2) from the junction block stud.
Remove the positive battery cable clip (3) from the engine control module (ECM) bracket.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig 2: View Of Engine Harness Terminal To Starter

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If equipped with regular production options RPO LAP, perform the following steps, remove the starter solenoid terminal nut (5).
Remove the positive battery cable terminal (4) from the starter solenoid.

Fig 3: View Of Engine Harness Terminal To Starter

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If equipped with RPO LNF, perform the following steps, remove the starter solenoid terminal nut (4).
Remove the positive battery cable terminal (3) from the starter solenoid.

Fig 4: Tape On Positive/Negative Battery Cable Conduit

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Cut open the tape on the positive/negative battery cable conduit (1).
Remove the old tape from the conduit.

Fig 5: View Of Negative Battery Cable

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Remove the positive battery cable (1).