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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Cobalt 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1548331 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Disconnect the positive battery cable (1).

    3. Object Number: 1548332 Size: SH
  3. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt (1).
  4. Remove the strap (2).
  5. Remove the retainer (3).

    6. Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during removal.

  6. Remove the battery (4).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1548332 Size: SH

    Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery installation.

  1. Install the battery to the battery tray.
  2. Install the battery (4).
  3. Install the retainer (3).
  4. Install the strap (2).

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the battery hold down retainer bolt (1).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the battery hold down retainer bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1548331 Size: SH
  6. Connect the positive battery cable (1).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the battery positive cable terminal bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  7. Connect the negative battery cable (2).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the battery negative cable terminal bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).