Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When replacing battery cables, be sure to use replacement cables that are the same type, gage and length.
- Remove the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
- Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery.
- Remove the battery (positive) cable nut and cable from the underhood electrical center.
- Remove the battery ground (negative) cable bolt from the inner fender.
- Remove the battery cable conduit retainers from the lower tie bar.
- Remove the battery ground (negative) cable nut and cable from the transaxle stud.
- Remove the starter motor BAT terminal nut from the starter motor.
- Remove the battery positive cable from the starter motor BAT terminal.
- Remove the battery ground (negative) and battery positive cables from the vehicle.