Battery: Service and Repair

Battery Replacement (L26 - 3.8L)

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. Loosen the positive battery terminal nut.
4. Remove the positive battery terminal (1) from the battery.




5. Remove the battery hold down bolt and hold down.
6. 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 hold down and bolt.

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





3. Install the positive battery terminal (1) to the battery.
4. Tighten the positive battery terminal nut.

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

5. Install the right front diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. 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) .