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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 356 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Positive Battery Cable Components
    GM1631516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the positive battery cable to the inside the vehicle.
  2. From inside the vehicle, route the engine compartment portion of the positive battery cable through the front of dash.
  3. Install the positive battery cable to the body harness clip (4).
  4. Install the positive battery cable clips (2) to the ECM/TCM bracket.
  5. Install the positive battery cable terminal (1) to the junction block stud.
    6. Fig 2: Negative Battery Cable
    GM1631518Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the positive/negative battery cable terminal (2) to the stud.
    7. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  7. Install the junction block terminal nut (1).

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

  8. Close the junction block terminal cover.
    9. Fig 3: Positive Battery Cable Clips
    GM1631511Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the rubber grommet (2) to the front of dash.
  10. Install the positive battery cable (3) to the clips (1) on the body harness.
    11. Fig 4: Sound Barrier Clips
    GM1721197Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Position the driver side of the dash panel sound barrier. Ensure to tuck the barrier up and around the instrument panel mounting bracket.
  12. Engage the drive side only fastener (2) onto the weld stud and actuate the fastener securing the sound barrier to the dash panel.
  13. Engage the driver side upper metal clip (1) securing the sound barrier to the dash panel.
    14. Fig 5: Positive Battery Cable
    GM1631513Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the positive battery cable clips (1) to the floor panel studs.
  15. Install the positive battery cable (2) to the clips (3) on the body harness.
    16. Fig 6: Positive Battery Cable Clips
    GM1631514Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the positive battery cable clips (1, 2) to the rear compartment panel studs.
    17. Fig 7: Body Harness Electrical Connector
    GM1631519Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Connect the body harness electrical connector (2) to the positive battery cable connector.
    18. Fig 8: Positive Battery Cable
    GM1631515Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the positive battery cable clips (3, 4) to the studs.
  19. Install the positive battery cable from the battery.
  20. Tighten the positive battery cable nut (1).

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

  21. Close the positive battery cable cover (2).
    22. Fig 9: Spare Tire Insulator
    GM1721200Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the spare tire insulator.
    23. Fig 10: Spare Tire
    GM1721198Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Install the spare tire.
  24. Install the instrument panel tie bar. Refer to Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement .
  25. Install the carpet. Refer to Floor Panel Carpet Replacement .
  26. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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