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Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2006 🢒 ION 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1650324 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Loosen the positive battery cable (1) bolt.
  3. Remove the positive battery cable from the battery.

    4. Object Number: 1650318 Size: SH
  4. Remove the battery vent tube from the battery and grommet.

    5. Object Number: 1650317 Size: SH
  5. Remove the battery retainer bolt.
  6. Remove the battery strap and retainer.

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

  7. Remove the battery.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1650317 Size: SH

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

  1. Install the battery.
  2. Install the battery strap and retainer.

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

  3. Install the battery retainer bolt.

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


    Object Number: 1650318 Size: SH
  4. Install the battery vent tube to the battery and grommet.

    5. Object Number: 1650324 Size: SH
  5. Position the positive battery cable (1) to the battery.
  6. Tighten the positive battery cable bolt.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .