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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2002 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Replacement

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

    3. Object Number: 513051 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the positive battery cable.

    4. Object Number: 513047 Size: SH
  4. Remove the retainer bolt (1) which holds the battery in place.
  5. Remove the battery retainer (2).

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

  6. Remove the battery (3).

    7. Object Number: 201375 Size: SH
  7. Remove the battery insulator from the battery.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 201375 Size: SH
  1. Install the battery insulator to the battery.

    2. Object Number: 513047 Size: SH

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

  2. Install the battery (3).
  3. Install the battery retainer (2).

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the retainer bolt (1) which holds the battery in place.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 18 N·m (13 lb  ft).


    Object Number: 513051 Size: SH
  5. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.

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

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