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2005 Chevrolet Equinox FWD V6-3.4L VIN F

Battery Replacement

2005 Chevrolet Equinox FWD V6-3.4L VIN FSECTION Battery Replacement


BATTERY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable (1).
2. Loosen the battery positive cable terminal bolt.
3. Disconnect the battery positive cable (2) from the battery.




4. Loosen the battery hold down bolt.

CAUTION: Do not tip the battery over a 45 degree angle or acid could spill causing serious personal injury.

5. Remove the battery from the battery box.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the battery to the battery box.

CAUTION: Do not tip the battery over a 45 degree angle or acid could spill causing serious personal injury.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the battery hold down bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).




2. Connect the positive battery cable (2) to the battery.

Tighten the positive battery terminal bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

3. Connect the negative battery cable (1) to the battery.
RENDER: 1.0x

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