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Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 AURA 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Replacement

Battery Replacement without LAT

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 2096806 Size: SH
  1. Remove the battery box cover (1).

    2. Object Number: 2096528 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  3. Disconnect the positive battery cable (2).

    4. Object Number: 2096804 Size: SH
  4. Remove the battery tie down bolt (1).
  5. Remove the battery hold down retainer (2).
  6. Remove the battery from the battery tray (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2096804 Size: SH
  1. Position the battery in the battery tray (3).
  2. Install the battery hold down retainer (2).

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

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

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 2096528 Size: SH
  4. Install the positive battery cable (2).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Install the negative battery cable.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 2096806 Size: SH
  6. Install the battery box cover (1).

Battery Replacement LAT

Removal Procedure

Caution: Do not tip the battery over a 45 degree angle or acid could spill causing serious personal injury.


    Object Number: 1891199 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Disengage the two side retaining tabs on the positive battery cable cover (1), and open the cover.
  3. Loosen the positive battery cable nut (2).
  4. Remove the positive battery cable (3) from the battery.
  5. Reposition the positive battery cable out of the way.

    6. Object Number: 1891202 Size: SH
  6. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt (1) and retainer (2).
  7. Remove the battery (3) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Caution: Do not tip the battery over a 45 degree angle or acid could spill causing serious personal injury.


    Object Number: 1891202 Size: SH
  1. Install the battery (3) to the vehicle.

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

  2. Install the battery hold down retainer (2) and bolt (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1891199 Size: SH
  3. Position the positive battery cable to the battery.
  4. Install the positive battery cable (3) to the battery.
  5. Tighten the positive battery cable nut (2).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Close the positive battery cable cover (1).
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.