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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix V6-3.8L
Battery: Service and Repair
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix V6-3.8LSECTION Service and Repair
Battery Replacement (L26 - 3.8L)
Removal Procedure
Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during removal.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26 - 3.8L) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS4 - 5.3L) (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the right front diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Loosen the positive battery terminal nut.
4. Remove the positive battery terminal (1) from the battery.
5. Remove the battery hold down bolt and hold down.
6. Remove the battery.
Installation Procedure
Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during installation.
1. Install the battery.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .
2. Install the battery hold down and bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
3. Install the positive battery terminal (1) to the battery.
4. Tighten the positive battery terminal nut.
Tighten the nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
5. Install the right front diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (L26 - 3.8L) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LS4 - 5.3L) (Service and Repair) .
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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.