Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Sensor, Intelligent Battery (IBS): Removal
Do not remove the captive nut, doing so will cause the stud to break.
- Remove the components to access the battery. Refer to BATTERY, SUPPLEMENTAL, REMOVAL .
- Remove the ground terminal nut (2) and position the ground cable eyelet away from the battery terminal.
- Disconnect the Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) wire harness connector (1).
- Loosen
the negative battery terminal nut (1).
NOTE:Do not remove the captive nut, doing so will cause the stud on IBS pole clamp to break.
- Using the appropriate battery terminal puller, remove the battery cable terminal with IBS (2) from the negative battery post (1).NOTE:
Never pry the IBS to remove it from the pole clamp. This will damage the IBS and will need to be replaced.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.