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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 830275 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable (3) from the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Disconnect the positive (+) battery cable (1) from the positive (+) battery terminal.
  3. Remove the bolt (4) and the battery hold down bracket (2).
  4. Remove the battery (5) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 830275 Size: SH
  1. Install the battery (5) into the vehicle. Position the battery into the carrier.

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

  2. Install the battery hold down bracket (2). Secure with the bolt (4).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the battery hold down bracket bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  3. Connect the positive (+) battery cable (1) to the positive (+) battery terminal.

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

  4. Install the negative (-) battery cable (3) to the negative (-) battery terminal.

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