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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 628 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE 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/Negative Battery Cable
    GM1625471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. If equipped with a manual transaxle, perform the following steps, install the positive/negative battery cable (3) to the starter.
    2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  2. Install the starter solenoid nut (4).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  3. Install the positive/negative cable ground terminal (2) to the transaxle stud.
  4. Install the positive/negative battery cable ground nut (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    5. Fig 2: Engine Harness
    GM1625468Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. If equipped with a automatic transaxle, perform the following steps, install the positive/negative battery cable (3) to the starter.
  6. Install the starter solenoid nut (4).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  7. Install the positive/negative cable ground terminal (1) to the transaxle stud.
  8. Install the positive/negative battery cable ground nut (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  9. Lower the vehicle.
    10. Fig 3: Negative Battery Cable
    GM1631518Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install the positive/negative battery cable clip (6) to the ECM/TCM bracket.
  11. Install the positive/negative ground terminal (4) to the tie bar stud.
  12. Install the positive/negative ground nut (3) to the tie bar stud.
  13. Install the positive/negative battery cable terminal (2) to the junction block terminal stud.
  14. Install the junction block terminal nut (1).

    Tighten 

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

  15. Close the junction block terminal cover.
  16. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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