Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: To help avoid personal injury, be careful when working in the vicinity of the generator battery disconnect control module. Internal components will still be live, 36V potential, even when the cover has been opened or removed.

Fig 1: Locating Battery Components

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Disconnect the hybrid battery. Refer to Hybrid Battery Service Disconnect/Connect .
Remove the left and right side rear quarter lower trim panels. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
Disconnect the generator battery wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the body wiring harness electrical connector (2).
Remove the 36 volt negative battery cable ground nut (8).
Remove the 36 volt negative battery cable ground terminal (7) from the ground stud.

Fig 2: Locating Rear Seat Rear Bolts

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Fold down the rear seat back.
Remove the rear seat rear bolts.

Fig 3: Locating Generator Battery Front Bolts

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Remove the generator battery front bolts at the shock towers.
Carefully remove the generator battery carrier from the vehicle.