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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2011IMPALA V6-3.9LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGBATTERYSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
2011 Chevrolet Impala V6-3.9L
Removal and Replacement
2011 Chevrolet Impala V6-3.9LSECTION Removal and Replacement
Battery Replacement (LGD/LZE)
Removal Procedure
Note: 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 (LGD/LZE) (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
2. Remove the right front diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement (Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement).
3. Open the positive battery cable terminal cover (7).
4. Loosen the positive battery cable terminal nut.
5. Remove the positive battery cable terminal from the battery.
6. Remove the battery insulator.
7. Remove the battery hold down bolt and hold down.
8. Remove the battery.
Installation Procedure
Note: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during installation.
1. Install the battery.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
2. Install the battery hold down and bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).
3. Install the battery insulator.
4. Install the positive battery cable terminal to the battery.
5. Tighten the positive battery cable terminal nut.
Tighten the nut to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).
6. Snap closed the positive battery cable terminal cover (7).
7. Install the right front diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement (Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement).
8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LGD/LZE) (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
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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.