2005 Monte Carlo

FWD • AUTOMATIC
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how to change 2005 monte carlo battery
Jan 22, 2011 at 12:47 PM
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1.Remove the RH fender diagonal brace.
2.Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3.Disconnect the positive battery cable.
4.Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt (1).
5.Remove the battery hold down retainer (2).
6.Remove the battery (3).

IMPORTANT: Do NOT tip the battery more than 40 degrees during removal.

7.Remove the battery insulator from the battery.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1.Install the battery insulator to the battery.
2.Install the battery (3) to the battery tray.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT tip the battery more than 40 degrees during removal.

3.Install the battery hold down retainer (2).
4.Install the battery hold down retainer bolt (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft) .

5.Connect the positive battery cable.

Tighten the terminal bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft) .

6.Connect the negative battery cable.
7.Install the RH fender diagonal brace.

Jan 23, 2011 at 5:17 AM
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