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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN2000LW1 L4-2.2L VIN FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGBATTERYSERVICE AND REPAIRBATTERY REPLACEMENT
2000 Saturn LW1 L4-2.2L VIN F
Battery Replacement
2000 Saturn LW1 L4-2.2L VIN FSECTION Battery Replacement
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect positive battery cable.
NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect fan control module wiring from module.
3. Remove fan control module by sliding up and off bracket. Lay module and wiring out of way.
4. Remove battery insulating cover.
5. Remove battery hold down/fan control module bracket.
CAUTION: DO NOT TIP BATTERY OVER 45 DEGREE ANGLE OR ACID COULD SPILL.
6. Remove battery.
INSTALLATION
1. Verify battery tray is clean.
2. Install battery.
3. Install battery hold down/fan control module bracket.
Torque: 20 N.m (15 ft-lbs)
NOTE: Battery life is reduced if battery insulating cover is not used.
4. Install battery insulating cover.
5. Install fan control module by sliding down onto bracket.
6. Connect positive battery cable.
Torque: 17 N.m (13 ft-lbs)
7. Connect negative battery cable.
Torque: 17 N.m (13 ft-lbs)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect positive battery cable.
NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect fan control module wiring from module.
3. Remove fan control module by sliding up and off bracket. Lay module and wiring out of way.
4. Remove battery insulating cover.
5. Remove battery hold down/fan control module bracket.
CAUTION: DO NOT TIP BATTERY OVER 45 DEGREE ANGLE OR ACID COULD SPILL.
6. Remove battery.
INSTALLATION
1. Verify battery tray is clean.
2. Install battery.
3. Install battery hold down/fan control module bracket.
Torque: 20 N.m (15 ft-lbs)
NOTE: Battery life is reduced if battery insulating cover is not used.
4. Install battery insulating cover.
5. Install fan control module by sliding down onto bracket.
6. Connect positive battery cable.
Torque: 17 N.m (13 ft-lbs)
7. Connect negative battery cable.
Torque: 17 N.m (13 ft-lbs)
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.