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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 475 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (LH9)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 GMC Canyon and 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Battery Negative Cable. (LH9)
    GM1901890Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the negative battery cable clip (2) from the lower half of the battery box.
  3. Remove the negative battery cable clip (3) from the battery tray.
  4. Remove the negative battery cable integral bolt (4) from the battery tray.
    5. Fig 2: Battery Current Sensor
    GM1901956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (6) from the battery current sensor (5).
    6. Fig 3: Negative Battery Cable Ground Bolt
    GM1901968Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  7. Remove the negative battery cable ground bolt (4).
  8. Remove the negative battery cable clip (2) from the engine wiring harness bracket.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Remove the negative battery cable clip (1) from the engine wiring harness bracket.
  11. Remove the negative battery cable (3) from the vehicle.
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