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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 475 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY 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 Current Sensor
    GM1901956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Open the protective cover to access the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable terminal.
  3. Loosen the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable nut (1).
  4. Remove the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable from the battery.
  5. Remove the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable clip (2) from the upper battery box.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Battery Vent Duct
    GM1560053Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the battery vent duct from the upper battery box (1).
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Upper Battery Box Cover
    GM1560048Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Press the locking tabs (1) inward in order to remove the upper battery box (2) from the lower battery box.
    8. Fig 4: Identifying Battery Strap Pin
    GM1560051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the battery retainer nut (2).
    9. Fig 5: View Of Battery Strap & Nut
    GM1560050Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disengage the battery strap pin from the battery tray bracket stopper.
  10. Remove the battery tray strap (2).
  11. Remove the battery retainer (3).
    12. Fig 6: Removing/Installing Battery
    GM1560052Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the battery from the lower battery box.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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