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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013SONIC L4-1.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGBATTERYBATTERY CABLEPOSITIVESERVICE AND REPAIRBATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT
2013 Chevrolet Sonic L4-1.8L
Battery Positive Cable Replacement
2013 Chevrolet Sonic L4-1.8LSECTION Battery Positive Cable Replacement
Battery Positive Cable Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Remove the underhood fuse block cover.
3. Remove the battery positive nut (1) and the battery positive cable (2), from the underhood fuse block.
4. Remove the battery positive cable nut (1) from the battery positive cable junction block.
5. Remove the battery positive cable (2) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
1. Install the battery positive cable (2) to the battery positive cable junction block and tighten nut (1) to 7 Nm (62 lb in).
2. Install the battery positive cable (2) to the underhood fuse block and tighten nut (1) to 7 Nm (62 lb in).
3. Install the underhood fuse block cover.
4. Connect the negative battery 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.