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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013CRUZE L4-1.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGBATTERYBATTERY CABLEPOSITIVESERVICE AND REPAIRBATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT
2013 Chevrolet Cruze L4-1.8L
Battery Positive Cable Replacement
2013 Chevrolet Cruze L4-1.8LSECTION Battery Positive Cable Replacement
Battery Positive Cable Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Unlock the retaining tab (1) on the battery fuse box cover.
3. Use a suitable screwdriver (2) to unlock the clip (4) through the window (3).
Note:
Pull the battery fuse box housing, DO NOT pull the flap.
4. Open the battery fuse box cover.
5. Remove the battery positive cable to fuse box nut (1).
6. Remove the battery positive cable to battery nut (2).
7. Remove the battery positive cable to fuse box cable (3).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the battery positive cable to fuse box cable (3).
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
2. Install the battery positive cable to battery nut (2) and tighten to 4.5 Nm (40 lb in).
3. Install the battery positive cable to fuse box nut (1) and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
4. Close the battery fuse box cover and lock the retaining tabs (1) and (4).
5. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection 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.