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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2007RAINIER AWD L6-4.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGBATTERYSERVICE AND REPAIRBATTERY REPLACEMENT
2007 Buick Rainier AWD L6-4.2L
Battery Replacement
2007 Buick Rainier AWD L6-4.2LSECTION Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Loosen the positive battery cable bolt.
3. Remove the positive battery cable (1) from the battery.
4. Remove the coolant heater cord retainers (1) from the battery cover, if equipped.
5. Remove the battery air duct from the battery cover.
6. Remove the battery tray brace bolts/nut.
7. Remove the battery cover.
8. Remove the battery hold down nut (3), retainer (1), and washer.
9. Remove the battery.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the battery.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
2. Install the battery hold down retainer (1), nut (3), and washer.
Tighten the nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
3. Install the battery cover.
4. Install the battery tray brace bolts/nut.
Tighten the bolts/nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
5. Install the battery air duct to the battery cover.
6. Install the coolant heater cord retainers (1) to the battery cover, if equipped.
7. Position the positive battery cable (1) to the battery.
8. Tighten the positive battery cable bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.