LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2015 >> Spark EV >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Electrical >> Charging Systems >> Battery, Charging System And Starting System >> Repair Instructions >> Battery Positive Cable Replacement >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the front compartment front sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement .
  3. Remove the high voltage disconnect circuit connector cover. Refer to High Voltage Disconnect Circuit Connector Cover Replacement .
  4. Remove the plenum front panel. Refer to Plenum Front Panel Replacement .
  5. Remove the protective cover (1) from the battery positive cable.
    Fig 1: Protective Cover
    GM2917974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the battery positive cable clamp fastener (2) and detach the battery positive cable (3), from the battery post.
  7. Disconnect the connectors (4) from the battery positive cable.
  8. Remove the underhood fuse block cover (1) and set aside.
    Fig 2: Battery Positive Cable Fastener
    GM3213084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the battery positive cable fastener (3) and remove the battery positive cable (2) from the underhood fuse block stud.
  10. Remove the battery hold down retainer fastener (1) and remove the battery hold down retainer (2).
    Fig 3: Battery Hold Down Retainer Fastener
    GM3213054Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the battery (1) from the engine compartment.
    Fig 4: Battery
    GM3213057Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Detach the battery positive cable retainer (1) from the battery tray.
    Fig 5: Battery Positive Cable Retainer
    GM3213086Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the ECM module bracket fastener (1) and release the retaining tab (2). Refer to Engine Control Module Bracket Replacement .
    Fig 6: ECM Module Bracket Fastener And Release Retaining Tab
    GM3232225Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Detach the battery positive cable retainers (1) from the battery tray and bracket.
    Fig 7: Battery Positive Cable Retainers
    GM2917965Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  16. Remove the chassis frame ground fastener (1) and the drivetrain and front suspension frame ground fastener (2).
    Fig 8: Chassis Frame Ground Fastener
    GM3344953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Remove the 4 heater coolant heater bracket fasteners and reposition the heater coolant heater and bracket assembly. Refer to Heater Coolant Heater Bracket Replacement .
  18. Remove the protective boot (1) on the battery positive cable (3).
    Fig 9: Removing Protective Boot On Battery Positive Cable
    GM2917960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Remove the battery positive cable fastener (2) and the battery positive cable (3), from the accessory DC power control module (4).
  20. Remove the battery positive cable (2) from the vehicle.
    Fig 10: Battery Positive Cable Retainers
    GM2917965Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY