Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet SSR AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Fig 1: Identifying Rear Battery Cover & Bolts
    GM1231396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the rear battery cover nuts (1) and cover (2).
  4. Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables.
  5. Fig 2: Identifying Lower Battery Box Slide Nuts
    GM1231902Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Loosen the lower battery box slide nuts (1).
  7. Fig 3: View of Lower Battery Box
    GM1231561Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Drop down the lower battery box to access battery.
  9. Fig 4: View of Battery Hold Down
    GM1232267Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the battery hold-down bolt and hold-down.
  11. Fig 5: View of Battery & Lower Battery Box
    GM1231624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the battery from lower battery box.
  13. Fig 6: Identifying Lower Battery Box Slide Nuts
    GM1231902Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the lower battery box slide nuts (1) from studs.
  15. Fig 7: Identifying Lower Battery Box
    GM1232118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the lower battery box (1) from upper battery box.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

Recommended Tools & Savings

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.

Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.