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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt L4-2.2L
Battery Tray: Service and Repair
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt L4-2.2LSECTION Service and Repair
Battery Tray Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .
1.Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2.Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Note:This panel is replaced at factory seams.
3.Remove all related panels and components.
4.Repair as much of the damaged area as possible. Refer to Dimensions - Body .
5.Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
6.Locate and drill out all the necessary factory welds.
7.Structural adhesive is present at the joint between the battery tray and the rear floor pan. Heat the battery tray at the adhesive location with a small flame from an oxy-acetylene torch to release the bond to the floor panel.
8.Remove the battery tray.
Installation Procedure
Note:The original battery tray has spot welds and bonding adhesive, but the service panel replacement will be MIG plug welded back together. Double the amount of factory welds in place of using the adhesive.
1.Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes in the service part as necessary in the locations noted from the original panel.
2.Prepare all mating surfaces for welding as necessary.
3.Apply GM-approved Weld-Thru Coating or equivalent to all mating surfaces. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
4.Position the battery tray to the vehicle. Clamp the battery tray in place.
5.Plug weld accordingly.
6.Clean and prepare all of the welded surfaces.
7.Install all of the related panels and components.
8.Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
9.Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems .
10.Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
11.Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
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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.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.