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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Cobalt 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1656237 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Open the positive battery cable cover.
  3. Loosen the positive battery cable bolt.
  4. Remove the positive battery cable (1) from the battery.

    5. Object Number: 1656246 Size: SH
  5. Remove the battery vent tube from the battery.

    6. Object Number: 1548332 Size: SH
  6. Remove the battery retainer bolt (1).
  7. Remove the battery strap (2) and retainer (3).

    8. Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during removal.

  8. Remove the battery (4).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1548332 Size: SH

    Important: Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during battery installation.

  1. Install the battery (4).
  2. Install the battery strap (2) and retainer (3).

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the battery retainer bolt (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1656246 Size: SH

    Important: Replacement batteries may require the vent plug in the battery vent hole to be moved from one end of the battery to the other to permit vent tube installation per original design.

  4. Install the battery vent tube to the battery.

    5. Object Number: 1656237 Size: SH
  5. Position the positive battery cable (1) to the battery.
  6. Tighten the positive battery cable bolt.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  7. Close the positive battery cable cover.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.