Battery Replacement

Battery Replacement (RPO LS4)

Removal Procedure

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




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the right front diagonal brace.
3. Move the underhood electrical out of the way. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement.
4. Reposition the positive battery cable terminal cover.
5. Loosen the positive battery terminal nut.
6. Remove the positive battery terminal (2) from the battery.




7. Remove the battery retainer bolts (1) and retainer (2).
8. Remove the battery.

Installation Procedure

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




1. Install the battery.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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

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




3. Install the positive battery terminal (2) to the battery.
4. Tighten the positive battery terminal nut.

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

5. Position the positive battery cable terminal cover.
6. Re-position and install the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement.
7. Install the right front diagonal brace.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.