Battery: Service and Repair

Battery Replacement (LS4 - 5.3L)

Removal Procedure

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







1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26 - 3.8L) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS4 - 5.3L) (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the right front diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Move the underhood electrical out of the way. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement (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 (Fastener Notice) .

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 (Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement) .
7. Install the right front diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement (Service and Repair) .
8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26 - 3.8L) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS4 - 5.3L) (Service and Repair) .