Battery Replacement for Oldsmobile Intrigue 2000

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Remove the right front diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.



3. Disconnect the battery positive cable.



4. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt (1).
5. Remove the battery hold down retainer (2).

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

6. Remove the battery (3).



7. Remove the battery insulator from the battery.

1. Install the battery insulator to the battery.




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

2. Install the battery (3).
3. Install the battery hold down retainer (2).
4. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt (1).

Tighten
Tighten the battery hold down retainer bolt to 18 N·m (13 lb  ft).




5. Connect the battery positive cable to the battery.

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

6. Install the right front diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
7. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .