Battery Replacement for Pontiac Matiz 2004

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Batteries Produce Explosive Gases Caution in the Preface section.




1. Remove the battery cable nut to disconnect the negative battery cable (1).
2. Remove the battery terminal cap (2).
3. Remove the battery cable nut to disconnect the positive battery cable (3).



4. Remove the battery rod nut (1).
5. Remove the battery rod (2).
6. Remove the battery (3).

Caution: Refer to Batteries Produce Explosive Gases Caution in the Preface section.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




1. Install the battery rod (1).

Tighten
Tighten the battery rod nut to 6-8 N·m (53-71 lb in).

2. Install the cable nuts (2).

Tighten
Tighten the battery cable nut to 9-12 N·m (80-106 lb in).

3. Connect the battery positive and negative cables.