Battery Replacement

Battery Replacement (L26) (3.8L)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS4) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the right front diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Loosen the positive battery terminal nut.
4. Remove the positive battery terminal (1) from the battery.
5. Remove the battery hold down.

Note: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during removal.

6. Remove the battery.
7. Remove the insulator from the battery.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the insulator to the battery.

Note: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during installation.

2. Install the battery.
3. Install the battery hold down.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the battery hold down bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).

5. Install the positive battery terminal (1) to the battery.

Tighten the nut to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).

6. Install the right front diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS4) (Service and Repair).