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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 271 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (LY7)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
  • Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
  • Always route the replacement cable the same as the original cable.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (L26)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Battery Area Mounts And Connectors
    GM772418Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the bolt (1) securing the battery negative cable to the side rail.
  3. Disconnect the body harness connector (3) from the battery negative cable.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Battery Negative Cable-To-Engine Block Bolt
    GM887697Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bolt securing the battery negative cable to the engine block.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Remove the battery negative cable from the engine.
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