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Battery Replacement



Battery Replacement (RPO LS4)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the right front diagonal brace.
3. Reposition the positive battery cable terminal cover (1).
4. Loosen the positive battery cable terminal nut.
5. Remove the positive battery cable terminal from the battery.
6. Reposition the underhood accessory wiring junction block. Refer to Accessory Wiring Junction Block Replacement.




7. Remove the battery retainer bolts (1) and retainer (2).
8. With the aid of an assistant, remove the battery.

Installation Procedure




1. With the aid of an assistant, install the battery.
2. Install the underhood accessory wiring junction block.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the battery retainer (2) and bolts (1).

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




4. Install the positive battery cable terminal to the battery.
5. Tighten the positive battery cable terminal nut.

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

6. Position the positive battery cable terminal cover (2).
7. Install the right front diagonal brace.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.