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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1138 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY REPLACEMENT (LAT)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Removal Procedure

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Removal Procedure
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CAUTION: Do not tip the battery over a 45 degree angle or acid could spill causing serious personal injury.
    Fig 1: View Of Body Harness Cables & UBEC
    GM1891199Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LZ4, LY7, and LE5)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LAT) .
  2. Disengage the two side retaining tabs on the positive battery cable cover (1), and open the cover.
  3. Loosen the positive battery cable nut (2).
  4. Remove the positive battery cable (3) from the battery.
  5. Reposition the positive battery cable out of the way.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Battery Hold Down Retainer Bolt & Retainer
    GM1891202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the battery hold down retainer bolt (1) and retainer (2).
  7. Remove the battery (3) from the vehicle.
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