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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Insulator Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 161950 Size: SH

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

    Caution: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  2. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
  3. Reposition the left underhood accessory wiring junction block. Refer to Accessory Wiring Junction Block Replacement in Body Front End.
  4. Remove the washer solvent container. Refer to in Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  5. Remove the battery hold down retainer. Refer to Battery Hold Down Retainer Replacement .

    6. Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40° while adjusting the battery .

  6. Adjust the battery for access.

    7. Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40° during battery insulator removal.

  7. Remove the battery insulator.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 161950 Size: SH

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

  1. Install the battery insulator.

    2. Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40° while adjusting the battery .

  2. Return the battery to the proper position.
  3. Install the battery hold down retainer. Refer to Battery Hold Down Retainer Replacement .
  4. Install the washer solvent container. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  5. Install the left underhood accessory wiring junction block. Refer to Accessory Wiring Junction Block Replacement in Body Front End.
  6. Connect the positive battery cable.

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

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

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