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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2004 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: Record all pre-set radio stations.

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. For vehicles with L61 engine, remove the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  4. Disconnect the positive battery cable.

    5. Object Number: 951451 Size: SH

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

  5. Loosen the battery hold down bolt and remove the battery.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

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


    Object Number: 951451 Size: SH
  1. Install the battery and tighten the battery hold down bolt.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the battery hold down bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  2. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

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

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  4. For vehicles with L61 engine, install the battery box. Refer to Battery Box Replacement .

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the battery cooling cover box screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Reprogram the radio stations.