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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 498 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY REPLACEMENT (RPO LS4)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2007 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during installation.
    Fig 1: View Of Battery Retainer & Bolts
    GM1552777Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the battery.
  2. Install the underhood bused electrical center.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the battery retainer (2) and bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

    4. Fig 2: Identifying Negative Battery Cable Terminal & Battery
    GM1616995Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the positive battery cable terminal to the battery.
  5. Tighten the positive battery cable terminal nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  6. Position the positive battery cable terminal cover (2).
  7. Install the right front diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement .
  8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (RPO LS4)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (RPOs LZE/LZ4/LZ9) .
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