Removal and Replacement

2005 Chevrolet Optra (CANADA) L4-2.0LSECTION Removal and Replacement



Battery and Battery Tray Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and then disconnect the positive battery cable.

2. Remove the nuts from the battery rods that fasten the battery hold-down bar clamp.





3. Inspect the battery carrier tray for obvious cracks or damage.

4. Unclip the lead to the negative battery cable from the side of the battery tray, if applicable.

5. Detach the carrier tray if necessary by removing the upper battery carrier tray bolts, and the side bolt that connects the hydraulic clutch hose bracket to the battery carrier tray, if applicable.

6. Remove the lower battery tray bolts.

Installation Procedure





Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the battery carrier by fastening the carrier tray upper, lower, and side bolts.

Tighten the battery carrier tray upper, lower, and side bolts, if applicable to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

2. Push in the clip of the negative battery lead to the hole in the side of the battery tray, if applicable.





3. Install the battery into the tray.

4. Fasten the bar clamp to the battery by loosely attaching the battery rods from the battery tray cutouts through the bar clamp holes, and loosely tightening the nuts.

Tighten the battery retainer clamp-to-battery rod nuts to 5 Nm (44 lb in).





5. Connect the negative and the positive battery cables.

Tighten the battery cable nuts to 5 Nm (44 lb in).

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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