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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu Classic 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1783030 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Loosen the positive battery cable bolt (5) and remove the positive battery cable from the battery.

    3. Object Number: 1578422 Size: SH
  3. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt and retainer.

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

  4. Remove the battery.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1578422 Size: SH

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

  1. Install the battery.

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

  2. Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1783030 Size: SH
  3. Position the positive battery cable to the battery.
  4. Tighten the positive battery cable bolt (5).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  5. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .