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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Battery Negative Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

    Important: Whenever battery cables are being replaced, always be certain to use a replacement cable that is the same type, size, and length. Some positive (+) cables have additional feed wires attached to them and some negative (-) cables have additional ground leads attached. Always be certain to route the replacement battery cable in exactly the same manner as the original cable.

  1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
  2. Remove the battery tray.

    3. Object Number: 830260 Size: SH
  3. Remove the ground bolt (3) and the negative battery cable from the body.
  4. Remove the ground bolt (1) and the negative battery cable from the transaxle housing.
  5. Remove the cable (2) from the harness retainers and remove the cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 830260 Size: SH
  1. Position the negative battery cable (2) into the vehicle.

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

  2. Connect the cable to the transaxle housing. Secure with the ground bolt (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the ground bolt to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

  3. Connect the cable to the body . Secure with the ground bolt (3).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the body ground bolt to 14 N·m (124 lb in).

  4. Route the cable and secure it in the harness retainer.
  5. Install the battery tray.
  6. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .